Flat grade share
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6% Favoured
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon vs Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMadison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon or Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) — which comes out ahead?
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 81.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 112 m
- climbing density
- 5.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 6 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 79.5%
- lower ascent
- 126 m
- climbing density
- 6.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 14.6%
| Metric | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon | Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 81.6% ✓ | 79.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 0.6% |
| Uphill share | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Downhill share | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 112 m | 126 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.3 m/km | 6.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,300 m | 270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 20 m | 10 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 106 m | 127 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 6 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 274 m | 261 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 280 m | 261 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 73/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 0.6% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 73/100 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 | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon | Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | Monona, Wisconsin |
| 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 | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Paved paths and tree Covered streets. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail, Road |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic | Lakeside, Coastal, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 112 m | 126 m |
| Climbing density | 5.3 m/km | 6.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 106 m | 127 m |
| Net elevation | 6 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Flat grade share | 81.6% | 79.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Monona, Wisconsin
Actual distance
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Held
Course type
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Loop
Surface
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Paved paths and tree Covered streets.
Elevation character
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Flat
Terrain
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Trail, Road
Scenery
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Lakeside, Coastal, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 112 m
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 126 m
Climbing density
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 5.3 m/km
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 6.0 m/km
Total descent
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 106 m
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 127 m
Net elevation
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 6 m
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 8.7%
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 14.6%
Flat grade share
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6%
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 79.5%
GAP factor
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 0.6%
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 0.6%
Cutoff
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Open
- Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)
- 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, Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon or Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K (Monona)?
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.