Flat grade share
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 75.4% Favoured
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon vs Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon or Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 75.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 164 m
- climbing density
- 7.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 11.9%
Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 5.4%
- flat grade share
- 22.9%
- lower ascent
- 546 m
- climbing density
- 25.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 22.9%
| Metric | The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon | Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 75.4% ✓ | 22.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 5.4% |
| Uphill share | 12.2% | 38.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.9% | 19.8% |
| Downhill share | 12.4% | 38.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 164 m | 546 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.8 m/km | 25.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,330 m | 1,500 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 28 m | 134 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 164 m | 546 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.9% | 22.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 751 m | 1,411 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 751 m | 1,411 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 55/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.6% Favoured
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
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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 Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon | Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Henderson, Nevada | Reno, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Trail |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | Countryside, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Desert |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination | Wilderness, Community, Competitive |
| Total ascent | 164 m | 546 m |
| Climbing density | 7.8 m/km | 25.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 164 m | 546 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.9% | 22.9% |
| Flat grade share | 75.4% | 22.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Henderson, Nevada
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Reno, Nevada
Actual distance
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Held
Surface
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Trail
Elevation character
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Desert
Atmosphere
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Destination
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- Wilderness, Community, Competitive
Total ascent
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 164 m
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 546 m
Climbing density
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.8 m/km
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 25.9 m/km
Total descent
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 164 m
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 546 m
Net elevation
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0 m
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 11.9%
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 22.9%
Flat grade share
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 75.4%
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 22.9%
GAP factor
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.6%
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon
- 5.4%
Entry model
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon or Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon?
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.