Flat grade share
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 37.5% Favoured
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k vs Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofLakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 4.8% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 37.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 900 m
- climbing density
- 21.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 21.8%
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.0%
- flat grade share
- 34.4%
- lower ascent
- 503 m
- climbing density
- 23.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 23.9%
| Metric | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 37.5% ✓ | 34.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 4.8% ✓ | 6.0% |
| Uphill share | 32.8% | 35.2% |
| Steep-up share | 12.8% | 14.3% |
| Downhill share | 29.8% | 30.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 900 m | 503 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 21.3 m/km | 23.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,290 m | 1,350 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 94 m | 91 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 899 m | 503 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.8% | 23.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 51 m | 52 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 52 m | 52 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 76/100 | 76/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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 | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k | Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Coniston, North West | Coniston, North West |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Surface | Beautiful, scenic hard Packed trails along footpaths and bridleways with the occasional muddy section. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland | Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 900 m | 503 m |
| Climbing density | 21.3 m/km | 23.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 899 m | 503 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.8% | 23.9% |
| Flat grade share | 37.5% | 34.4% |
| GAP factor | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Coniston, North West
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Coniston, North West
Actual distance
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 42.2 km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Held
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Loop
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Beautiful, scenic hard Packed trails along footpaths and bridleways with the occasional muddy section.
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Hilly
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Trail
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest, Moorland
Atmosphere
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Moderate
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 900 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 503 m
Climbing density
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 21.3 m/km
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 23.8 m/km
Total descent
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 899 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 503 m
Net elevation
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 0 m
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 21.8%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 23.9%
Flat grade share
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 37.5%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 34.4%
GAP factor
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- 4.8%
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon
- 6.0%
Entry model
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k
- Open
- Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k 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, Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k or Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k Half Marathon?
Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.