Flat grade share
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 66.7% Favoured
Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon vs St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofJack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon or St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -1.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 40.2%
- lower ascent
- 311 m
- climbing density
- 14.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -264 m
- maximum grade
- 31.2%
St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -1.0%
- flat grade share
- 66.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 124 m
- climbing density
- 5.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -64 m
- maximum grade
- 10.8%
| Metric | Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon | St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 40.2% | 66.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -1.5% ✓ | -1.0% |
| Uphill share | 23.0% | 10.6% |
| Steep-up share | 9.0% | 1.0% |
| Downhill share | 36.8% | 22.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 311 m | 124 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 14.7 m/km | 5.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 140 m | 470 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 17 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 574 m | 189 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -264 m | -64 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 10.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 782 m | 272 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 518 m | 207 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 93/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 ✓ | 26/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- -1.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 5.9 m/km
Longest climb length (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
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 75/100 Favoured
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon | St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Hyak (Snoqualmie Pass) to North Bend, Washington | Stillwater, Minnesota |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Fully paved roads and trails, including the Loop Trail which is paved in asphalt and concrete |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside | Riverside, Historic, Countryside, City, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 311 m | 124 m |
| Climbing density | 14.7 m/km | 5.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 574 m | 189 m |
| Net elevation | -264 m | -64 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 10.8% |
| Flat grade share | 40.2% | 66.7% |
| GAP factor | -1.5% | -1.0% |
| Cutoff | 4:00:00 | 4:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Hyak (Snoqualmie Pass) to North Bend, Washington
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Stillwater, Minnesota
Actual distance
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Held
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Held
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Point To Point
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Fully paved roads and trails, including the Loop Trail which is paved in asphalt and concrete
Elevation character
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Trail
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Countryside, Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Riverside, Historic, Countryside, City, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 311 m
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 124 m
Climbing density
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 14.7 m/km
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 5.9 m/km
Total descent
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 574 m
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 189 m
Net elevation
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- -264 m
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- -64 m
Max absolute grade
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 31.2%
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 10.8%
Flat grade share
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 40.2%
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 66.7%
GAP factor
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- -1.5%
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- -1.0%
Cutoff
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- 4:00:00
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- 4:00:00
Entry model
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon
- Open
- St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
- Open
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, Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon or St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon?
Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.