Flat grade share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon vs Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMartian Invasion of Races Half Marathon or Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 96.1%
- lower ascent
- 58 m
- climbing density
- 2.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.4%
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon | Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 96.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 1.4% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 2.5% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 58 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,360 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.5% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 58 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 5.4% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 178 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 178 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 30/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 81/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon 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 | Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon | Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Dearborn, Michigan | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Surface | Paved roads and paved park paths | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Parkland, City, Riverside | City, Lakeside, Forest, Historic, Parkland, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 58 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 2.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 58 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 5.4% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 96.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 4:45:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
Actual distance
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Held
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Held
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
Surface
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Paved roads and paved park paths
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Road
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Parkland, City, Riverside
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Forest, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Festival, Community
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 58 m
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 2.7 m/km
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 58 m
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 0 m
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 5.4%
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 96.1%
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 0.1%
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 4:45:00
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Open
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- 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.