Flat grade share
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon vs Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofHoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon or Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- -0.3%
- flat grade share
- 71.8%
- lower ascent
- 125 m
- climbing density
- 5.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -32 m
- maximum grade
- 7.9%
Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon | Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 71.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.3% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 12.4% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.2% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 15.7% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 125 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 660 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 17 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.6% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 157 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -32 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 7.9% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 51 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 19 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Scenic score
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon | Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Costa Mesa, California | Costa Mesa, California |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Road, Beach |
| Scenery | Coastal, Waterfront, City, Parkland | Coastal, Waterfront, City, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Scenic Tour, Community | Festival, Scenic Tour, Community |
| Total ascent | 125 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 5.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 157 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -32 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 7.9% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 71.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | -0.3% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Costa Mesa, California
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Costa Mesa, California
Actual distance
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Held
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Held
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Not held
Terrain
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Road, Beach
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Road, Beach
Scenery
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, City, Parkland
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Coastal, Waterfront, City, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Festival, Scenic Tour, Community
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Festival, Scenic Tour, Community
Total ascent
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- 125 m
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- 5.9 m/km
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- 157 m
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- -32 m
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- 7.9%
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- 71.8%
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- -0.3%
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival Half Marathon
- Open
- Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival 5K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.