Flat grade share
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 74.6% Favoured
PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon vs Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon or Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 73.5%
- lower ascent
- 147 m
- climbing density
- 7.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.0%
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 74.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 140 m
- climbing density
- 6.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -30 m
- maximum grade
- 13.5%
| Metric | PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.5% | 74.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% | -0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 13.3% | 11.4% |
| Steep-up share | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Downhill share | 13.2% | 14.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 147 m | 140 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.0 m/km | 6.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 450 m | 150 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 14 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 147 m | 170 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -30 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 32 m | 602 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 33 m | 571 m |
| Scenic score | 57/100 ✓ | 30/100 |
| Conditions | 69/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- -0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 57/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 80/100 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 | PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Vancouver, Washington | Spokane, Washington |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland | City, Riverside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 147 m | 140 m |
| Climbing density | 7.0 m/km | 6.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 147 m | 170 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -30 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Flat grade share | 73.5% | 74.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Vancouver, Washington
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- Spokane, Washington
Actual distance
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Terrain
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 147 m
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 140 m
Climbing density
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.0 m/km
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 6.6 m/km
Total descent
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 147 m
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 170 m
Net elevation
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 1 m
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- -30 m
Max absolute grade
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.0%
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 13.5%
Flat grade share
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 73.5%
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- 74.6%
GAP factor
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.6%
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon
- -0.1%
Entry model
- PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane) 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Half Marathon or Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon?
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.