Flat grade share
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 71.7% Favoured
RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) vs Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) or Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.9%
- flat grade share
- 71.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 135 m
- climbing density
- 6.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -71 m
- maximum grade
- 11.9%
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -9.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 54.1%
- lower ascent
- 61 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -477 m
- maximum grade
- 21.5%
| Metric | RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) | Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 71.7% ✓ | 54.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.9% | -9.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Steep-up share | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 17.1% | 41.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 135 m | 61 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.4 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 460 m | 870 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 23 m | 16 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.1% | 1.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 206 m | 539 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -71 m | -477 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 672 m | 2,768 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 601 m | 2,290 m |
| Scenic score | 61/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 57/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -9.9% 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
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 90/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 77/100 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 | RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) | Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Asheville, North Carolina | Estes Park, Colorado |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mix of downtown city streets and paved greenway along the French Broad River. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Road, Mixed | Mixed, Trail, Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Competitive | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 135 m | 61 m |
| Climbing density | 6.4 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 206 m | 539 m |
| Net elevation | -71 m | -477 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| Flat grade share | 71.7% | 54.1% |
| GAP factor | -0.9% | -9.9% |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-14 (legacy event-level date).
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Estes Park, Colorado
Actual distance
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 21.1 km
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Held
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Held
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Point To Point
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Mix of downtown city streets and paved greenway along the French Broad River.
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Net Downhill
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Road, Mixed
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mixed, Trail, Road
Scenery
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Festival, Community, Competitive
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Non Technical
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 135 m
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 61 m
Climbing density
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 6.4 m/km
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 2.9 m/km
Total descent
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 206 m
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 539 m
Net elevation
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- -71 m
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -477 m
Max absolute grade
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 11.9%
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 21.5%
Flat grade share
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 71.7%
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- 54.1%
GAP factor
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- -0.9%
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- -9.9%
Cutoff
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- 3:30:00
- Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville)
- Open
- Estes Park Marathon and 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, RAD Half Marathon & 10K (Asheville) or Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon?
Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.