Flat grade share
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon vs Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
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 Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon and Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- 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%
Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua 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 | Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon | Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 65.7% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.6% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 18.6% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 5.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 15.8% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 242 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 270 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 26 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 9.5% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 249 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -7 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 20.5% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 10 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 3 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | 93/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 51/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- 93/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 51/100 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 | Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon | Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Kihei, Hawaii | Volcano, Hawaii |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Out And Back |
| Surface | Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road. | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront | Forest, Countryside, Island, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Community | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 242 m | 152 m |
| Climbing density | 11.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 249 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -7 m | 500 m |
| Max absolute grade | 20.5% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 65.7% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 1.6% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 4:00:00 |
| 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).
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Kihei, Hawaii
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Volcano, Hawaii
Actual distance
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Point To Point
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road.
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Forest, Countryside, Island, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Community
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Technicality
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 242 m
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- 152 m
Climbing density
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 11.5 m/km
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 249 m
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- -7 m
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- 500 m
Max absolute grade
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 20.5%
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 65.7%
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.6%
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Half Marathon
- 4:00:00
Entry model
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua 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.