Flat grade share
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 94.9% Favoured
Martian Invasion of Races Marathon vs Run Woodstock Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMartian Invasion of Races Marathon or Run Woodstock Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Martian Invasion of Races Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 94.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 124 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.6%
Run Woodstock Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.7%
- flat grade share
- 53.7%
- lower ascent
- 547 m
- climbing density
- 13.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 13.5%
| Metric | Martian Invasion of Races Marathon | Run Woodstock Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 94.9% ✓ | 53.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 1.7% |
| Uphill share | 2.4% | 22.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 5.6% |
| Downhill share | 2.7% | 23.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 124 m | 547 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.9 m/km | 13.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 210 m | 700 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 26 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 124 m | 546 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 178 m | 294 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 178 m | 295 m |
| Scenic score | 30/100 | 65/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 81/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 13.0 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
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 65/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 81/100 Favoured
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 63/100
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Martian Invasion of Races Marathon | Run Woodstock Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Dearborn, Michigan | Pinckney, Michigan |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Unavailable |
| Surface | Paved roads and paved park paths | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | Parkland, City, Riverside | Parkland, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community | Festival, Community, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 124 m | 547 m |
| Climbing density | 2.9 m/km | 13.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 124 m | 546 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Flat grade share | 94.9% | 53.7% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 10:00:00 |
| Latest finishers | 147 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Run Woodstock Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Pinckney, Michigan
Actual distance
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Held
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Held
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Laps
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Paved roads and paved park paths
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Road
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Parkland, City, Riverside
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Parkland, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Festival, Community
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Festival, Community, Destination
Technicality
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Non Technical
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 124 m
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 547 m
Climbing density
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 2.9 m/km
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 13.0 m/km
Total descent
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 124 m
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 546 m
Net elevation
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 0 m
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 6.6%
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 13.5%
Flat grade share
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 94.9%
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 53.7%
GAP factor
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 0.1%
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 1.7%
Cutoff
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 6:30:00
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- 10:00:00
Latest finishers
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 147
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Open
- Run Woodstock Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Run Woodstock 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, Martian Invasion of Races Marathon or Run Woodstock Marathon?
Martian Invasion of Races Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.