Flat grade share
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 75.4% Favoured
Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon vs The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSilver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon or The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 5.4%
- flat grade share
- 22.9%
- lower ascent
- 546 m
- climbing density
- 25.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 22.9%
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 75.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 164 m
- climbing density
- 7.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 11.9%
| Metric | Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon | The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 22.9% | 75.4% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 5.4% | 0.6% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 38.2% | 12.2% |
| Steep-up share | 19.8% | 0.9% |
| Downhill share | 38.9% | 12.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 546 m | 164 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 25.9 m/km | 7.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,500 m | 2,330 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 134 m | 28 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 8.9% | 1.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 546 m | 164 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.9% | 11.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,411 m | 751 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,411 m | 751 m |
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 68/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 55/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.6% 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
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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 | Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon | The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Reno, Nevada | Henderson, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Trail | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Desert | Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Community, Competitive | Community, Destination |
| Total ascent | 546 m | 164 m |
| Climbing density | 25.9 m/km | 7.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 546 m | 164 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.9% | 11.9% |
| Flat grade share | 22.9% | 75.4% |
| GAP factor | 5.4% | 0.6% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Reno, Nevada
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Henderson, Nevada
Actual distance
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Surface
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Trail
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Hilly
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Trail
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Desert
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Wilderness, Community, Competitive
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Destination
Total ascent
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 546 m
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 164 m
Climbing density
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 25.9 m/km
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.8 m/km
Total descent
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 546 m
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 164 m
Net elevation
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- -0 m
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 22.9%
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 11.9%
Flat grade share
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 22.9%
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 75.4%
GAP factor
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 5.4%
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.6%
Entry model
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Open
- The Original Las Vegas 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, Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon or The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon?
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.