Flat grade share
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6% Favoured
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon vs Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
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 Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) — which comes out ahead?
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
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%
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 78.8%
- lower ascent
- 243 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 6 m
- maximum grade
- 12.1%
| Metric | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 81.6% ✓ | 78.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 0.6% |
| Uphill share | 9.5% | 10.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Downhill share | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 112 m | 243 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.3 m/km | 5.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,300 m | 610 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 20 m | 19 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 106 m | 236 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 6 m | 6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 274 m | 274 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 280 m | 280 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 94/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 73/100 | 73/100 |
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
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 94/100 Favoured
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 | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic | Lakeside, City, Parkland, Forest, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 112 m | 243 m |
| Climbing density | 5.3 m/km | 5.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 106 m | 236 m |
| Net elevation | 6 m | 6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Flat grade share | 81.6% | 78.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Madison, Wisconsin
Actual distance
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Held
Surface
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Road
Elevation character
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Rolling
Terrain
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Road
Scenery
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Lakeside, City, Parkland, Forest, Historic
Atmosphere
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 112 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 243 m
Climbing density
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 5.3 m/km
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 5.7 m/km
Total descent
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 106 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 236 m
Net elevation
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 6 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 6 m
Max absolute grade
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 8.7%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 12.1%
Flat grade share
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 78.8%
GAP factor
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 0.6%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 0.6%
Cutoff
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Open
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Open
Qualifying status
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Boston_equivalent
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 Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)?
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.