Flat grade share
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon vs The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon or The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K — which comes out ahead?
The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 54.8%
- lower ascent
- 230 m
- climbing density
- 10.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 9.0%
The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 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
| Metric | The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon | The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 54.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.0% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 22.6% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 1.9% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 22.6% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 230 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 10.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 460 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 17 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.6% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 230 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 343 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 343 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 80/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Conditions | 59/100 | 59/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 80/100 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 | The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon | The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Road | Trail |
| Scenery | Lakeside, Parkland, Historic, Forest | Parkland, Lakeside, Historic, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 230 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 10.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 230 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 54.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 1.0% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 3:15:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Omaha, Nebraska
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Omaha, Nebraska
Actual distance
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Held
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Held
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Not held
Course type
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Loop
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Flat
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Trail, Road
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Trail
Scenery
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Lakeside, Parkland, Historic, Forest
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Parkland, Lakeside, Historic, Forest
Atmosphere
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Non Technical
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 230 m
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 10.9 m/km
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 230 m
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- -0 m
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 9.0%
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 54.8%
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 1.0%
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- 3:15:00
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) Half Marathon
- Open
- The Nebraska Half (Omaha) 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.