Flat grade share
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 76.9% Favoured
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon vs Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMichelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K — which comes out ahead?
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 76.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 151 m
- climbing density
- 7.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 9.4%
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.2%
- flat grade share
- 65.5%
- lower ascent
- 50 m
- climbing density
- 10.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 16.2%
| Metric | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 76.9% ✓ | 65.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% ✓ | 1.2% |
| Uphill share | 10.3% | 16.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Downhill share | 12.8% | 17.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 151 m | 50 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.2 m/km | 10.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,390 m | 400 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 50 m | 18 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 150 m | 50 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.4% | 16.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,143 m | 1,141 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,144 m | 1,141 m |
| Scenic score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 84/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 10.0 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 | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | El Paso, Texas | El Paso, Texas |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Big City | Community, Big City |
| Total ascent | 151 m | 50 m |
| Climbing density | 7.2 m/km | 10.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 150 m | 50 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.4% | 16.2% |
| Flat grade share | 76.9% | 65.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- El Paso, Texas
Actual distance
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Held
Scenery
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Big City
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- Community, Big City
Total ascent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 151 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 50 m
Climbing density
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.2 m/km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 10.0 m/km
Total descent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 150 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 50 m
Net elevation
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 1 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.4%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 16.2%
Flat grade share
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 76.9%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 65.5%
GAP factor
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K
- 1.2%
Entry model
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Michelob Ultra El Paso 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, Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon 5K?
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.