Flat grade share
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 65.1% Favoured
Bend Marathon and Half vs Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBend Marathon and Half or Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Bend Marathon and Half has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Bend Marathon and Half
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 65.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 388 m
- climbing density
- 9.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 16.6%
Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.2%
- flat grade share
- 59.4%
- lower ascent
- 224 m
- climbing density
- 10.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 18.8%
| Metric | Bend Marathon and Half | Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 65.1% ✓ | 59.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.9% ✓ | 1.2% |
| Uphill share | 18.0% | 22.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Downhill share | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 388 m | 224 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.2 m/km | 10.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,580 m | 740 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 36 m | 27 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 388 m | 225 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,101 m | 1,101 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,101 m | 1,101 m |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 0.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 9.2 m/km
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 10.6 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 1,580 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 1,101 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 1,101 m
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 | Bend Marathon and Half | Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Bend, Oregon | Bend, Oregon |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Start and finish at the Old Mill District with an out And Back section toward the Forest Service Welcome Center turnaround; finishes with a long, net Downhill return. | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mostly paved roads with some trail sections, including the quieter Haul Road Trail. | Mostly paved roads with some trail sections, including the quieter Haul Road Trail. |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Hilly |
| Terrain | Mixed | Mixed |
| Scenery | Mountain, City, Desert, Lakeside, Riverside, Forest, Parkland | Mountain, City, Desert, Lakeside, Riverside, Forest, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 388 m | 224 m |
| Climbing density | 9.2 m/km | 10.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 388 m | 225 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| Flat grade share | 65.1% | 59.4% |
| GAP factor | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Bend Marathon and Half
Exact race date not confirmed.
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Bend, Oregon
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Bend, Oregon
Actual distance
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 42.2 km
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Held
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Held
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Start and finish at the Old Mill District with an out And Back section toward the Forest Service Welcome Center turnaround; finishes with a long, net Downhill return.
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Mostly paved roads with some trail sections, including the quieter Haul Road Trail.
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Mostly paved roads with some trail sections, including the quieter Haul Road Trail.
Elevation character
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Hilly
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Mixed
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Mixed
Scenery
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Mountain, City, Desert, Lakeside, Riverside, Forest, Parkland
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Mountain, City, Desert, Lakeside, Riverside, Forest, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Technicality
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Moderate
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 388 m
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 224 m
Climbing density
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 9.2 m/km
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 10.6 m/km
Total descent
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 388 m
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 225 m
Net elevation
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 0 m
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 16.6%
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 18.8%
Flat grade share
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 65.1%
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 59.4%
GAP factor
- Bend Marathon and Half
- 0.9%
- Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon
- 1.2%
Entry model
- Bend Marathon and Half
- Open
- Bend Marathon and Half 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, Bend Marathon and Half or Bend Marathon and Half Half Marathon?
Bend Marathon and Half has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.