Flat grade share
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 58.7% Favoured
Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) vs Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofQueen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) or Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) and Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 58.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 266 m
- climbing density
- 12.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -17 m
- maximum grade
- 34.1%
Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.4%
- flat grade share
- 50.5%
- lower ascent
- 340 m
- climbing density
- 16.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 33.9%
| Metric | Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) | Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 58.7% ✓ | 50.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.2% ✓ | 3.4% |
| Uphill share | 18.9% | 23.2% |
| Steep-up share | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Downhill share | 22.4% | 26.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 266 m | 340 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 12.6 m/km | 16.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 670 m | 370 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 45 m | 44 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.7% | 11.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 284 m | 342 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -17 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 34.1% | 33.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 166 m | 150 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 149 m | 148 m |
| Scenic score | 76/100 | 93/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 2.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 12.6 m/km
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 16.1 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
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 93/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 75/100 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 | Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) | Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-30 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront | City, Historic, Vineyard, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Charity, Community, Festival | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 266 m | 340 m |
| Climbing density | 12.6 m/km | 16.1 m/km |
| Total descent | 284 m | 342 m |
| Net elevation | -17 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 34.1% | 33.9% |
| Flat grade share | 58.7% | 50.5% |
| GAP factor | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Cutoff | 3:55:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-09 (legacy event-level date).
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-30 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Cincinnati, Ohio
Actual distance
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 21.1 km
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Held
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Held
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Point To Point
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Road
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Rolling
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Road
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Vineyard, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Charity, Community, Festival
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
Technicality
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Non Technical
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 266 m
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 340 m
Climbing density
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 12.6 m/km
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 16.1 m/km
Total descent
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 284 m
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 342 m
Net elevation
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- -17 m
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 34.1%
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 33.9%
Flat grade share
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 58.7%
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 50.5%
GAP factor
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 2.2%
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.4%
Cutoff
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- 3:55:00
- Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Open
- Flying Pig Marathon 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, Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) or Flying Pig Marathon Half Marathon?
Queen Bee Half Marathon (Cincinnati) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.