Flat grade share
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon vs Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon or Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen) — which comes out ahead?
Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen) has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 2.0%
- flat grade share
- 23.2%
- lower ascent
- 533 m
- climbing density
- 24.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -226 m
- maximum grade
- 25.2%
| Metric | The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon | Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 23.2% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 2.0% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 30.8% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 18.6% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 46.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 533 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 24.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 2,590 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 257 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 9.9% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 759 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -226 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 25.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 2,639 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 2,413 m |
| Scenic score | 70/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 87/100 | 97/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 24.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 76/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 97/100 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 | The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon | Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Aspen, Colorado |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.4 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mixed mountain single Track trail and road; dirt with rocks and roots. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Road | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Parkland, Mountain, Historic | Mountain, Countryside, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 533 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 24.9 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 759 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -226 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 25.2% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 23.2% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 2.0% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:30:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 750 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Aspen, Colorado
Actual distance
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 21.4 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Held
Course type
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Point To Point
Surface
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Mixed mountain single Track trail and road; dirt with rocks and roots.
Elevation character
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Parkland, Mountain, Historic
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Mountain, Countryside, Forest
Atmosphere
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Moderate
Total ascent
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 533 m
Climbing density
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 24.9 m/km
Total descent
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 759 m
Net elevation
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- -226 m
Max absolute grade
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 25.2%
Flat grade share
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 23.2%
GAP factor
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 2.0%
Cutoff
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 3:30:00
Field cap
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- 750
Entry model
- The Colorado Springs Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Golden Leaf Half Marathon (Aspen)
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.