Flat grade share
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6% Favoured
Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K vs Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRun Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K or Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.2%
- flat grade share
- 55.4%
- lower ascent
- 245 m
- climbing density
- 11.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 10.8%
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 81.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 112 m
- climbing density
- 5.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 6 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
| Metric | Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 55.4% | 81.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.2% | 0.6% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 23.5% | 9.5% |
| Steep-up share | 3.4% | 0.6% |
| Downhill share | 21.1% | 8.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 245 m | 112 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.6 m/km | 5.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 790 m | 1,300 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 30 m | 20 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 244 m | 106 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 270 m | 274 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 271 m | 280 m |
| Scenic score | 98/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Conditions | 58/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 0.6% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 11.6 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
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 98/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 73/100 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 | Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Lakeside, City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland, Forest | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 245 m | 112 m |
| Climbing density | 11.6 m/km | 5.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 244 m | 106 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Flat grade share | 55.4% | 81.6% |
| GAP factor | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Madison, Wisconsin
Actual distance
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 21.1 km
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
Surface
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Road
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Rolling
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Road
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Lakeside, City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland, Forest
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic
Atmosphere
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Non Technical
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 245 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 112 m
Climbing density
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 11.6 m/km
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 5.3 m/km
Total descent
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 244 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 106 m
Net elevation
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 1 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 6 m
Max absolute grade
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 10.8%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 8.7%
Flat grade share
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 55.4%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6%
GAP factor
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 1.2%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 0.6%
Cutoff
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 3:30:00
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Open
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) 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, Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K & 5K or Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon?
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.