Flat grade share
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 66.9% Favoured
Maui Oceanfront Marathon vs The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMaui Oceanfront Marathon or The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Maui Oceanfront Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 66.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 392 m
- climbing density
- 9.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -21 m
- maximum grade
- 17.4%
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.9%
- flat grade share
- 48.1%
- lower ascent
- 607 m
- climbing density
- 14.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 24.0%
| Metric | Maui Oceanfront Marathon | The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 66.9% ✓ | 48.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.9% ✓ | 1.9% |
| Uphill share | 17.3% | 25.1% |
| Steep-up share | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| Downhill share | 15.8% | 26.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 392 m | 607 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.3 m/km | 14.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,630 m | 2,320 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 40 m | 119 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.4% | 5.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 413 m | 612 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -21 m | -5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 24.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 24 m | 12 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 3 m | 7 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 51/100 ✓ | 32/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 0.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 14.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 1,630 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
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 51/100 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 | Maui Oceanfront Marathon | The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Kihei, Hawaii | Koloa, Hawaii |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Hilly |
| Terrain | Beach, Road | Road, Beach |
| Scenery | Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront | Coastal, Parkland, Canyon, Island, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Community | Destination, Scenic Tour, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 392 m | 607 m |
| Climbing density | 9.3 m/km | 14.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 413 m | 612 m |
| Net elevation | -21 m | -5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 24.0% |
| Flat grade share | 66.9% | 48.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date).
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Kihei, Hawaii
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Koloa, Hawaii
Actual distance
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 42.2 km
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Held
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Held
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Point To Point
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road.
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Net Downhill
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Beach, Road
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road, Beach
Scenery
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Canyon, Island, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Community
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Festival
Technicality
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Non Technical
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 392 m
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 607 m
Climbing density
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 14.4 m/km
Total descent
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 413 m
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 612 m
Net elevation
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- -21 m
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- -5 m
Max absolute grade
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 17.4%
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 24.0%
Flat grade share
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 66.9%
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 48.1%
GAP factor
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 0.9%
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 1.9%
Cutoff
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 7:00:00
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Open
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- The Kauai 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, Maui Oceanfront Marathon or The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon?
Maui Oceanfront Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.