Flat grade share
- Chester Marathon
- 86.3% Favoured
Chester Marathon vs Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofChester Marathon or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k — which comes out ahead?
Chester Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Chester Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 86.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 220 m
- climbing density
- 5.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 4.8%
- flat grade share
- 37.5%
- lower ascent
- 900 m
- climbing density
- 21.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 21.8%
| Metric | Chester Marathon | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 86.3% ✓ | 37.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 4.8% |
| Uphill share | 6.7% | 32.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.3% | 12.8% |
| Downhill share | 7.0% | 29.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 220 m | 900 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.2 m/km | 21.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 680 m | 1,290 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 25 m | 94 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.6% | 7.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 217 m | 899 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 21.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 5 m | 51 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 8 m | 52 m |
| Scenic score | 48/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Chester Marathon
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
- Chester Marathon
- 6.7%
Steep-up share
- Chester Marathon
- 0.3%
Downhill share
- Chester Marathon
- 7.0%
Total ascent (m)
- Chester Marathon
- 220 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Chester Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Chester Marathon
- 680 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Chester Marathon
- 25 m
Longest climb average grade
- Chester Marathon
- 3.6%
Total descent (m)
- Chester Marathon
- 217 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Chester Marathon
- 7.8%
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Chester Marathon
- 48/100
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Chester Marathon
- 83/100 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 | Chester Marathon | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Chester, North West | Coniston, North West |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Beautiful, scenic hard Packed trails along footpaths and bridleways with the occasional muddy section. |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | Riverside, Historic, City, Countryside | Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 220 m | 900 m |
| Climbing density | 5.2 m/km | 21.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 217 m | 899 m |
| Net elevation | 3 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 21.8% |
| Flat grade share | 86.3% | 37.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Measured course | Yes | Unavailable |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Chester Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Chester Marathon
- Chester, North West
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Coniston, North West
Actual distance
- Chester Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Chester Marathon
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Chester Marathon
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Held
Course type
- Chester Marathon
- Unavailable
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Loop
Surface
- Chester Marathon
- Road
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Beautiful, scenic hard Packed trails along footpaths and bridleways with the occasional muddy section.
Elevation character
- Chester Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Hilly
Terrain
- Chester Marathon
- Road
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Trail
Scenery
- Chester Marathon
- Riverside, Historic, City, Countryside
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland
Atmosphere
- Chester Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Chester Marathon
- Non Technical
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Chester Marathon
- 220 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 900 m
Climbing density
- Chester Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 21.3 m/km
Total descent
- Chester Marathon
- 217 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 899 m
Net elevation
- Chester Marathon
- 3 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Chester Marathon
- 7.8%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 21.8%
Flat grade share
- Chester Marathon
- 86.3%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 37.5%
GAP factor
- Chester Marathon
- 0.3%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 4.8%
Cutoff
- Chester Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Chester Marathon
- Open
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Open
Measured course
- Chester Marathon
- Yes
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Unavailable
Qualifying status
- Chester Marathon
- Championship
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Unavailable
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, Chester Marathon or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k?
Chester Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.