Flat grade share
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 48.0% Favoured
Isle of Skye Half Marathon vs Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofIsle of Skye Half Marathon or Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
Isle of Skye Half Marathon and Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 48.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 241 m
- climbing density
- 11.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 9.9%
Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 42.9%
- lower ascent
- 112 m
- climbing density
- 11.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -31 m
- maximum grade
- 9.9%
| Metric | Isle of Skye Half Marathon | Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 48.0% ✓ | 42.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.0% | -0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Steep-up share | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Downhill share | 25.5% | 31.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 241 m | 112 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.4 m/km | 11.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,320 m | 1,100 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 56 m | 36 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 243 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -31 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 20 m | 49 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 18 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- -0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 11.4 m/km
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 11.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 1,320 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 100/100
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 | Isle of Skye Half Marathon | Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Portree, Scotland | Portree, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Country roads (closed single Track and minor roads); very exposed to the weather with no shelter. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Mountain, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Island, Coastal, Historic | Mountain, Countryside, Waterfront, Island, Riverside, Coastal, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 241 m | 112 m |
| Climbing density | 11.4 m/km | 11.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 243 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -31 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Flat grade share | 48.0% | 42.9% |
| GAP factor | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 240 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Measured course | Yes | Yes |
Schedule
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date).
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-12 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Portree, Scotland
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Portree, Scotland
Actual distance
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Held
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Held
Course type
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Loop
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Country roads (closed single Track and minor roads); very exposed to the weather with no shelter.
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Hilly
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Road
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Road
Scenery
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Mountain, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Island, Coastal, Historic
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Mountain, Countryside, Waterfront, Island, Riverside, Coastal, Historic
Atmosphere
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Technicality
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Non Technical
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 241 m
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 112 m
Climbing density
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 11.4 m/km
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 11.2 m/km
Total descent
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 243 m
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 144 m
Net elevation
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- -2 m
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- -31 m
Max absolute grade
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 9.9%
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 9.9%
Flat grade share
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 48.0%
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 42.9%
GAP factor
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- 1.0%
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- -0.3%
Field cap
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- 240
Entry model
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Open
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Open
Measured course
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon
- Yes
- Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K
- Yes
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Isle of Skye Half Marathon or Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K?
Isle of Skye Half Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.