Flat grade share
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 96.4% Favoured
Idaho Falls Marathon vs Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofIdaho Falls Marathon or Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Idaho Falls Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Idaho Falls Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 96.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 69 m
- climbing density
- 1.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 15 m
- maximum grade
- 10.9%
Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 96.0%
- lower ascent
- 50 m
- climbing density
- 2.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -3 m
- maximum grade
- 9.1%
| Metric | Idaho Falls Marathon | Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 96.4% ✓ | 96.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 69 m | 50 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 1.6 m/km | 2.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 530 m | 1,490 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 9 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 52 m | 52 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 15 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,416 m | 1,431 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,431 m | 1,428 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Conditions | 43/100 | 43/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 530 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 10.9%
Start elevation (m)
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 1,416 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 1,431 m
Scenic score
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 43/100
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 | Idaho Falls Marathon | Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Idaho Falls, Idaho | Idaho Falls, Idaho |
| 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 |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Riverside, Waterfront, Countryside, City, Historic, Parkland | Waterfront, Countryside, Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Charity | Community, Charity |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 69 m | 50 m |
| Climbing density | 1.6 m/km | 2.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 52 m | 52 m |
| Net elevation | 15 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| Flat grade share | 96.4% | 96.0% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 5:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Idaho Falls Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Idaho Falls, Idaho
Actual distance
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Held
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Held
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Loop
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
Elevation character
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Road
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Riverside, Waterfront, Countryside, City, Historic, Parkland
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Waterfront, Countryside, Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Community, Charity
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Charity
Technicality
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Non Technical
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 69 m
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 50 m
Climbing density
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 2.4 m/km
Total descent
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 52 m
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 52 m
Net elevation
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 15 m
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- -3 m
Max absolute grade
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 10.9%
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.1%
Flat grade share
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 96.4%
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 96.0%
GAP factor
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 0.3%
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- 5:00:00
Entry model
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Open
- Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Idaho Falls Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Idaho Falls Marathon 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Idaho Falls Marathon or Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon?
Idaho Falls Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.