Flat grade share
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 44.9% Favoured
Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon vs Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofHaulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon or Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
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%
Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 44.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 322 m
- climbing density
- 15.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -22 m
- maximum grade
- 14.2%
| Metric | Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon | Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 33.6% | 44.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.4% | 1.7% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 32.5% | 27.7% |
| Steep-up share | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| Downhill share | 33.9% | 27.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 747 m | 322 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 17.7 m/km | 15.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,710 m | 1,180 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 204 m | 70 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 780 m | 344 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -33 m | -22 m |
| Max absolute grade | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,668 m | 1,668 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,635 m | 1,646 m |
| Scenic score | 86/100 | 86/100 |
| Conditions | 56/100 | 56/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 1.7% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 17.7 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
Conditions
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 | Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon | Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). |
| 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 | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | 100% dirt trail; mix of single track and forest service roads, dusty and rocky in sections, with steep trails and fast descents | 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 | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Forest | Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Festival | Wilderness, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 747 m | 322 m |
| Climbing density | 17.7 m/km | 15.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 780 m | 344 m |
| Net elevation | -33 m | -22 m |
| Max absolute grade | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Flat grade share | 33.6% | 44.9% |
| GAP factor | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Bend, Oregon
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Bend, Oregon
Actual distance
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Held
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Held
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Loop
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- 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
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half 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
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Hilly
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Trail
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Forest
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Waterfront, Countryside, Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Wilderness, Destination, Festival
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Wilderness, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Moderate
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 747 m
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 322 m
Climbing density
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 17.7 m/km
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 15.2 m/km
Total descent
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 780 m
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 344 m
Net elevation
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- -33 m
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- -22 m
Max absolute grade
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 19.7%
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 14.2%
Flat grade share
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 33.6%
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 44.9%
GAP factor
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- 2.4%
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon
- 1.7%
Entry model
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon
- Open
- Haulin' Aspen Trail Race 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, Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Marathon or Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon?
Haulin' Aspen Trail Race Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.