Flat grade share
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 84.2%
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 92.1% Favoured
Maine Coast Marathon vs Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMaine Coast Marathon or Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Maine Coast Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 84.2%
- lower ascent
- 219 m
- climbing density
- 5.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.6%
Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 68 m
- climbing density
- 3.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.0%
| Metric | Maine Coast Marathon | Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 84.2% | 92.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 7.6% | 3.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Downhill share | 8.2% | 4.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 219 m | 68 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.2 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,810 m | 1,250 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 27 m | 19 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 217 m | 67 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.6% | 8.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 5 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 74/100 | 74/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 219 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 1,810 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 217 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 74/100
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 | Maine Coast Marathon | Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Wells, Maine | Wells, Maine |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Paved roads with rolling terrain; first four miles along the Atlantic Ocean then quiet backroads through fields and woodlands. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Flat |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Road, Beach |
| Scenery | Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest, Historic | Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 219 m | 68 m |
| Climbing density | 5.2 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 217 m | 67 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.6% | 8.0% |
| Flat grade share | 84.2% | 92.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 3:15:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Maine Coast Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Wells, Maine
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Wells, Maine
Actual distance
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Held
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Held
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Point To Point
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Paved roads with rolling terrain; first four miles along the Atlantic Ocean then quiet backroads through fields and woodlands.
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Road, Beach
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Road, Beach
Scenery
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest, Historic
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest, Historic
Atmosphere
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Technicality
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Non Technical
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 219 m
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 68 m
Climbing density
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.2 m/km
Total descent
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 217 m
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 67 m
Net elevation
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 1 m
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 8.6%
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.0%
Flat grade share
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 84.2%
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 92.1%
GAP factor
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 0.4%
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Maine Coast Marathon
- 6:30:00
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- 3:15:00
Entry model
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Open
- Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Maine Coast Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Maine Coast 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, Maine Coast Marathon or Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon?
Maine Coast Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.