Flat grade share
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 87.3% Favoured
Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon vs Stormin' Norman Run 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofStormin' Norman Run Half Marathon or Stormin' Norman Run 5K — which comes out ahead?
Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 87.1%
- lower ascent
- 94 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.4%
Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 87.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 23 m
- climbing density
- 4.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.3%
| Metric | Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon | Stormin' Norman Run 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 87.1% | 87.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Downhill share | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 94 m | 23 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.4 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 500 m | 310 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 19 m | 9 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 94 m | 23 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 361 m | 361 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 361 m | 361 m |
| Scenic score | 36/100 ✓ | 29/100 |
| Conditions | 68/100 | 68/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 4.6 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
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 36/100 Favoured
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 29/100
Conditions
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 68/100
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 | Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon | Stormin' Norman Run 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Norman, Oklahoma | Norman, Oklahoma |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Paved roads, sidewalks and a bridge surface; transitions from road to sidewalk near 24th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic | City, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Community | Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 94 m | 23 m |
| Climbing density | 4.4 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 94 m | 23 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Flat grade share | 87.1% | 87.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Norman, Oklahoma
Actual distance
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Held
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Held
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Held
Course type
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Loop
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Loop
Surface
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Paved roads, sidewalks and a bridge surface; transitions from road to sidewalk near 24th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road.
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Rolling
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Flat
Terrain
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Road
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Road
Scenery
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- City, Historic
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- City, Historic
Atmosphere
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Community
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Community
Technicality
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Non Technical
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 94 m
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 23 m
Climbing density
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 4.6 m/km
Total descent
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 94 m
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 23 m
Net elevation
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- -0 m
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 7.4%
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 6.3%
Flat grade share
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 87.1%
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 87.3%
GAP factor
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- 0.3%
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 0.3%
Entry model
- Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon
- Open
- Stormin' Norman Run 5K
- 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, Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon or Stormin' Norman Run 5K?
Stormin' Norman Run Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.