Flat grade share
- Marshall University Marathon
- 75.8% Favoured
Marshall University Marathon vs Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMarshall University Marathon or Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Marshall University Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Marshall University Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 75.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 330 m
- climbing density
- 7.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 18.7%
Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 73.8%
- lower ascent
- 187 m
- climbing density
- 8.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 18.8%
| Metric | Marshall University Marathon | Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 75.8% ✓ | 73.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.2% ✓ | 1.3% |
| Uphill share | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| Steep-up share | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| Downhill share | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 330 m | 187 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.8 m/km | 8.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 330 m | 310 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 22 m | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 332 m | 189 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 171 m | 171 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 169 m | 169 m |
| Scenic score | 77/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 94/100 | 94/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Marshall University Marathon
- 1.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Marshall University Marathon
- 7.8 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
- Marshall University Marathon
- 77/100 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 | Marshall University Marathon | Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Surface | Mostly paved roads with a crushed Limestone path section through Ritter Park. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road, Gravel | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Countryside, Waterfront, Parkland | City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 330 m | 187 m |
| Climbing density | 7.8 m/km | 8.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 332 m | 189 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| Flat grade share | 75.8% | 73.8% |
| GAP factor | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Marshall University Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Marshall University Marathon
- Huntington, West Virginia
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Huntington, West Virginia
Actual distance
- Marshall University Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Marshall University Marathon
- Held
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Marshall University Marathon
- Held
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Marshall University Marathon
- Laps
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Marshall University Marathon
- Mostly paved roads with a crushed Limestone path section through Ritter Park.
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Marshall University Marathon
- Flat
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Marshall University Marathon
- Road, Gravel
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Marshall University Marathon
- Riverside, City, Countryside, Waterfront, Parkland
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Countryside, Riverside, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Marshall University Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Marshall University Marathon
- Non Technical
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Marshall University Marathon
- 330 m
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 187 m
Climbing density
- Marshall University Marathon
- 7.8 m/km
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.9 m/km
Total descent
- Marshall University Marathon
- 332 m
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 189 m
Net elevation
- Marshall University Marathon
- -2 m
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Marshall University Marathon
- 18.7%
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 18.8%
Flat grade share
- Marshall University Marathon
- 75.8%
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 73.8%
GAP factor
- Marshall University Marathon
- 1.2%
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.3%
Cutoff
- Marshall University Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Marshall University Marathon
- Open
- Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Marshall University Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Marshall University 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, Marshall University Marathon or Marshall University Marathon Half Marathon?
Marshall University Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.