Flat grade share
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K vs Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K or Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 73.8%
- lower ascent
- 187 m
- climbing density
- 8.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 18.8%
| Metric | The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 73.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 1.3% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 12.8% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 3.8% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 13.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 187 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 8.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 310 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 7.4% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 189 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 18.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 171 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 169 m |
| Scenic score | 84/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 95/100 ✓ | 94/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 84/100 Favoured
Conditions
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 95/100 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 Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Historic | City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 187 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 8.9 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 189 m |
| Net elevation | 600 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 18.8% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 73.8% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 1.3% |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Huntington, West Virginia
Actual distance
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 21.1 km
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Not held
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Not held
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
Elevation character
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Rolling
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Road
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Historic
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Destination, Scenic Tour
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Non Technical
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 187 m
Climbing density
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.9 m/km
Total descent
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 189 m
Net elevation
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 600 m
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 18.8%
Flat grade share
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 73.8%
GAP factor
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Unavailable
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.3%
Cutoff
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- 3:30:00
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- The Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Open
- Marshall University 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.