Flat grade share
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6% Favoured
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) vs Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMadison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) or Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 78.8%
- lower ascent
- 243 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 6 m
- maximum grade
- 12.1%
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 81.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 112 m
- climbing density
- 5.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 6 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
| Metric | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 78.8% | 81.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% | 0.6% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 10.9% | 9.5% |
| Steep-up share | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Downhill share | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 243 m | 112 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.7 m/km | 5.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 610 m | 1,300 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 19 m | 20 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 236 m | 106 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 6 m | 6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 274 m | 274 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 280 m | 280 m |
| Scenic score | 94/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Conditions | 73/100 | 73/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 0.6% Favoured
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
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 94/100 Favoured
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 | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) | Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Lakeside, City, Parkland, Forest, Historic | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 243 m | 112 m |
| Climbing density | 5.7 m/km | 5.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 236 m | 106 m |
| Net elevation | 6 m | 6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Flat grade share | 78.8% | 81.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Madison, Wisconsin
Actual distance
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 42.2 km
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Held
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Held
Surface
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Road
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Rolling
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Road
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Lakeside, City, Parkland, Forest, Historic
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Forest, Historic
Atmosphere
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Scenic Tour, Community
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Non Technical
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 243 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 112 m
Climbing density
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 5.7 m/km
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 5.3 m/km
Total descent
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 236 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 106 m
Net elevation
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 6 m
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 6 m
Max absolute grade
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 12.1%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 8.7%
Flat grade share
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 78.8%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 81.6%
GAP factor
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 0.6%
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 0.6%
Cutoff
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- 6:00:00
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Open
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Boston_equivalent
- Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) 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, Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) or Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon?
Madison Marathon (Madison, Wisconsin) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.