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