Flat grade share
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 39.8% Favoured
Columbia Gorge Marathon vs Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofColumbia Gorge Marathon or Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Columbia Gorge Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 39.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 696 m
- climbing density
- 16.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -82 m
- maximum grade
- 25.5%
Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.4%
- flat grade share
- 33.6%
- lower ascent
- 747 m
- climbing density
- 17.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -33 m
- maximum grade
- 19.7%
| Metric | Columbia Gorge Marathon | Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 39.8% ✓ | 33.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.1% ✓ | 2.4% |
| Uphill share | 29.3% | 32.5% |
| Steep-up share | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| Downhill share | 30.9% | 33.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 696 m | 747 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 16.5 m/km | 17.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,940 m | 3,710 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 70 m | 204 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 778 m | 780 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -82 m | -33 m |
| Max absolute grade | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 108 m | 1,668 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 26 m | 1,635 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 86/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 2.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 16.5 m/km
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 17.7 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 1,940 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
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 87/100 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 | Columbia Gorge Marathon | Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Hood River, Oregon | Bend, Oregon |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Loop |
| Surface | 100% paved | 100% dirt trail; mix of single track and forest service roads, dusty and rocky in sections, with steep trails and fast descents |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest | Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Wilderness, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 696 m | 747 m |
| Climbing density | 16.5 m/km | 17.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 778 m | 780 m |
| Net elevation | -82 m | -33 m |
| Max absolute grade | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Flat grade share | 39.8% | 33.6% |
| GAP factor | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Hood River, Oregon
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Bend, Oregon
Actual distance
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Held
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Held
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Out And Back
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 100% paved
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 100% dirt trail; mix of single track and forest service roads, dusty and rocky in sections, with steep trails and fast descents
Elevation character
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Hilly
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Road, Trail
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Canyon, Vineyard, Forest
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Wilderness, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Non Technical
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 696 m
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 747 m
Climbing density
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 16.5 m/km
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 17.7 m/km
Total descent
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 778 m
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 780 m
Net elevation
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- -82 m
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- -33 m
Max absolute grade
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 25.5%
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 19.7%
Flat grade share
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 39.8%
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 33.6%
GAP factor
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 2.1%
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 2.4%
Cutoff
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- 6:30:00
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Columbia Gorge Marathon
- Open
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race 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, Columbia Gorge Marathon or Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon?
Columbia Gorge Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.