Flat grade share
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon vs Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon or Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon and Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Pike Lake Races (Duluth) 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
Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 9.8%
- flat grade share
- 22.1%
- lower ascent
- 687 m
- climbing density
- 32.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 29 m
- maximum grade
- 33.3%
| Metric | Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon | Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 22.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 9.8% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 36.9% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 21.7% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 41.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 687 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 32.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 750 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 93 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 12.4% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 659 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 29 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 33.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 188 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 216 m |
| Scenic score | 86/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 32.6 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- 83/100 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 | Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon | Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-16 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Duluth, Minnesota | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Lakeside, Coastal, Forest | Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Waterfront, City, Mountain, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Technical |
| Total ascent | 117 m | 687 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 32.6 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 659 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 29 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 33.3% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 22.1% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 9.8% |
| Field cap | 250 | 350 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-16 (legacy event-level date).
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Duluth, Minnesota
Actual distance
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Not held
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Not held
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Elevation character
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Rolling
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Road, Beach
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Lakeside, Coastal, Forest
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Waterfront, City, Mountain, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour, Wilderness
Technicality
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- 117 m
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 687 m
Climbing density
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 32.6 m/km
Total descent
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 659 m
Net elevation
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 29 m
Max absolute grade
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 33.3%
Flat grade share
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 22.1%
GAP factor
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 9.8%
Field cap
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- 250
- Wild Duluth Races Half Marathon
- 350
Entry model
- Pike Lake Races (Duluth) Half Marathon
- Open
- Wild Duluth Races 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.