Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) vs Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSpurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) or Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay — which comes out ahead?
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) has the stronger available profile on scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -2.3%
- flat grade share
- 90.6%
- lower ascent
- 42 m
- climbing density
- 2.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -101 m
- maximum grade
- 8.1%
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -2.3%
- flat grade share
- 90.6%
- lower ascent
- 42 m
- climbing density
- 2.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -101 m
- maximum grade
- 8.1%
| Metric | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 90.6% | 90.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -2.3% | -2.3% |
| Uphill share | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 42 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.0 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,000 m | 1,000 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 143 m | 143 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -101 m | -101 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.1% | 8.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 257 m | 257 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 156 m | 156 m |
| Scenic score | 45/100 ✓ | 20/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 84/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
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
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 45/100 Favoured
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Austin, Texas | Austin, Texas |
| 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 | Paved roads | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Riverside | City, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Competitive, Festival | Big City, Competitive, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 42 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density | 2.0 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 143 m | 143 m |
| Net elevation | -101 m | -101 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.1% | 8.1% |
| Flat grade share | 90.6% | 90.6% |
| GAP factor | -2.3% | -2.3% |
| Cutoff | 4:00:00 | 4:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Austin, Texas
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Austin, Texas
Actual distance
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 21.1 km
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Held
Course type
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Point To Point
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Unavailable
Surface
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Paved roads
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Net Downhill
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Road
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- City, Countryside, Riverside
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- City, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Big City, Competitive, Festival
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Big City, Competitive, Festival
Technicality
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Non Technical
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 42 m
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 42 m
Climbing density
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 2.0 m/km
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 2.0 m/km
Total descent
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 143 m
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 143 m
Net elevation
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- -101 m
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- -101 m
Max absolute grade
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 8.1%
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 8.1%
Flat grade share
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 90.6%
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 90.6%
GAP factor
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- -2.3%
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- -2.3%
Cutoff
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- 4:00:00
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 4:00:00
Entry model
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon)
- Open
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.