Flat grade share
- Chester Half Marathon
- 85.6% Favoured
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon vs Chester Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofLakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon or Chester Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Chester Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.0%
- flat grade share
- 34.4%
- lower ascent
- 503 m
- climbing density
- 23.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 23.9%
Chester Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 85.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 116 m
- climbing density
- 5.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 25 m
- maximum grade
- 7.0%
| Metric | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon | Chester Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 34.4% | 85.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 6.0% | 0.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 35.2% | 8.2% |
| Steep-up share | 14.3% | 0.6% |
| Downhill share | 30.4% | 6.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 503 m | 116 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 23.8 m/km | 5.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,350 m | 1,440 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 91 m | 29 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.7% | 2.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 503 m | 91 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 25 m |
| Max absolute grade | 23.9% | 7.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 52 m | 5 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 52 m | 30 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 36/100 |
| Conditions | 76/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Chester Half Marathon
- 0.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Chester Half Marathon
- 5.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Chester Half Marathon
- 1,440 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
- Chester Half Marathon
- 36/100
Conditions
- Chester Half Marathon
- 87/100 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 | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon | Chester Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Coniston, North West | Chester, North West |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Trail | Road |
| Scenery | Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland | City, Historic, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Competitive |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 503 m | 116 m |
| Climbing density | 23.8 m/km | 5.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 503 m | 91 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 25 m |
| Max absolute grade | 23.9% | 7.0% |
| Flat grade share | 34.4% | 85.6% |
| GAP factor | 6.0% | 0.9% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Measured course | Unavailable | Yes |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Championship |
Schedule
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Chester Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-16 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Coniston, North West
- Chester Half Marathon
- Chester, North West
Actual distance
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Chester Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Held
- Chester Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Held
- Chester Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Chester Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Chester Half Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Chester Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Trail
- Chester Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland
- Chester Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
- Chester Half Marathon
- Community, Competitive
Technicality
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Chester Half Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 503 m
- Chester Half Marathon
- 116 m
Climbing density
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 23.8 m/km
- Chester Half Marathon
- 5.5 m/km
Total descent
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 503 m
- Chester Half Marathon
- 91 m
Net elevation
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 0 m
- Chester Half Marathon
- 25 m
Max absolute grade
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 23.9%
- Chester Half Marathon
- 7.0%
Flat grade share
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 34.4%
- Chester Half Marathon
- 85.6%
GAP factor
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 6.0%
- Chester Half Marathon
- 0.9%
Cutoff
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Chester Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
Entry model
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Open
- Chester Half Marathon
- Open
Measured course
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Chester Half Marathon
- Yes
Qualifying status
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Chester Half Marathon
- Championship
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, Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon or Chester Half Marathon?
Chester Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.