Flat grade share
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 92.1% Favoured
Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon vs Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMaine Coast Marathon Half Marathon or Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 68 m
- climbing density
- 3.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.0%
Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 77.3%
- lower ascent
- 133 m
- climbing density
- 6.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 9.8%
| Metric | Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon | Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.1% ✓ | 77.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% ✓ | 0.6% |
| Uphill share | 3.8% | 10.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Downhill share | 4.1% | 12.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 68 m | 133 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.2 m/km | 6.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,250 m | 530 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 19 m | 18 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 67 m | 133 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.0% | 9.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 5 m | 4 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 94/100 |
| Conditions | 74/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.2% 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
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 84/100 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 | Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon | Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Wells, Maine | Portland, Maine |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Trail, Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest, Historic | Coastal, Forest, Waterfront, City, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community | Community, Charity, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 68 m | 133 m |
| Climbing density | 3.2 m/km | 6.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 67 m | 133 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.0% | 9.8% |
| Flat grade share | 92.1% | 77.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Cutoff | 3:15:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Wells, Maine
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Portland, Maine
Actual distance
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Point To Point
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Flat
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Road, Beach
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Trail, Road
Scenery
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest, Historic
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Coastal, Forest, Waterfront, City, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Community, Charity, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 68 m
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 133 m
Climbing density
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.2 m/km
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 6.3 m/km
Total descent
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 67 m
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 133 m
Net elevation
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 1 m
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.0%
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 9.8%
Flat grade share
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 92.1%
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 77.3%
GAP factor
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.2%
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- 0.6%
Cutoff
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 3:15:00
- Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Maine Marathon (Portland) 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, Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon or Maine Marathon (Portland) Half Marathon?
Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.