Flat grade share
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 86.6% Favoured
Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon vs Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMaui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon or Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.6%
- flat grade share
- 65.7%
- lower ascent
- 242 m
- climbing density
- 11.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -7 m
- maximum grade
- 20.5%
Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 86.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 23 m
- climbing density
- 4.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 4.2%
| Metric | Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon | Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 65.7% | 86.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.6% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 18.6% | 7.2% |
| Steep-up share | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 15.8% | 6.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 242 m | 23 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.5 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 270 m | 290 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 26 m | 5 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 9.5% | 1.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 249 m | 24 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -7 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 20.5% | 4.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 10 m | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 3 m | 3 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Conditions | 51/100 | 51/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 4.6 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 | Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon | Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Kihei, Hawaii | Kihei, Hawaii |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road. | Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road. |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront | Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Community | Destination, Scenic Tour, Community |
| Total ascent | 242 m | 23 m |
| Climbing density | 11.5 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 249 m | 24 m |
| Net elevation | -7 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 20.5% | 4.2% |
| Flat grade share | 65.7% | 86.6% |
| GAP factor | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Kihei, Hawaii
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Kihei, Hawaii
Actual distance
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Held
Course type
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Point To Point
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road.
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road.
Terrain
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Community
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Community
Total ascent
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 242 m
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 23 m
Climbing density
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 11.5 m/km
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 4.6 m/km
Total descent
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 249 m
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 24 m
Net elevation
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- -7 m
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 20.5%
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 4.2%
Flat grade share
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 65.7%
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 86.6%
GAP factor
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.6%
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K
- 0.2%
Entry model
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Maui Oceanfront 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, Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon or Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K?
Maui Oceanfront Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.