Flat grade share
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 86.9% Favoured
Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon vs Marshall University Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMarshall University Marathon Half Marathon or Marshall University Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
Marshall University Marathon 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 73.8%
- lower ascent
- 187 m
- climbing density
- 8.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 18.8%
Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 86.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 20 m
- climbing density
- 3.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.1%
| Metric | Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon | Marshall University Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.8% | 86.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.3% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| Steep-up share | 3.8% | 0.2% |
| Downhill share | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 187 m | 20 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 8.9 m/km | 3.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 310 m | 370 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 23 m | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.4% | 2.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 189 m | 21 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 18.8% | 6.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 171 m | 171 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 169 m | 170 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 94/100 | 94/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 3.8 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
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 | Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon | Marshall University Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland | City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 187 m | 20 m |
| Climbing density | 8.9 m/km | 3.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 189 m | 21 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 18.8% | 6.1% |
| Flat grade share | 73.8% | 86.9% |
| GAP factor | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Huntington, West Virginia
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Huntington, West Virginia
Actual distance
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 5.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Held
Course type
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 187 m
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 20 m
Climbing density
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.9 m/km
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 3.8 m/km
Total descent
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 189 m
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 21 m
Net elevation
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 18.8%
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 6.1%
Flat grade share
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 73.8%
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 86.9%
GAP factor
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.3%
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Marshall University Marathon 5K
- 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, Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon or Marshall University Marathon 5K?
Marshall University Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.