Flat grade share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon vs Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon or Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- 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
Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 96.1%
- lower ascent
- 58 m
- climbing density
- 2.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.4%
| Metric | Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon | Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 96.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 1.4% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 2.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 2.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 1,360 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 0.5% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 5.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 178 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 178 m |
| Scenic score | 88/100 ✓ | 30/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- 84/100 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 | Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon | Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Paved roads and paved park paths |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Forest, Historic, Parkland, Riverside | Parkland, City, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 2.7 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 58 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 5.4% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 96.1% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 4:45:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Dearborn, Michigan
Actual distance
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Held
Surface
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Paved roads and paved park paths
Elevation character
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Forest, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Parkland, City, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Festival, Community
Total ascent
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 58 m
Climbing density
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 2.7 m/km
Total descent
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 58 m
Net elevation
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 5.4%
Flat grade share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 96.1%
GAP factor
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- 4:45:00
Entry model
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Half Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Martian Invasion of Races Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.