Flat grade share
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 83.0% Favoured
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon vs Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMichelob Ultra El Paso Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 83.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 256 m
- climbing density
- 6.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 12.5%
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 76.9%
- lower ascent
- 151 m
- climbing density
- 7.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 9.4%
| Metric | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 83.0% ✓ | 76.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% ✓ | 0.5% |
| Uphill share | 6.7% | 10.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 256 m | 151 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.1 m/km | 7.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,740 m | 2,390 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 60 m | 50 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 255 m | 150 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.5% | 9.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,143 m | 1,143 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,144 m | 1,144 m |
| Scenic score | 81/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 84/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 0.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 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
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 81/100 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 | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | El Paso, Texas | El Paso, Texas |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Paved city streets and pathways | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Big City | Community, Big City |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 256 m | 151 m |
| Climbing density | 6.1 m/km | 7.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 255 m | 150 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.5% | 9.4% |
| Flat grade share | 83.0% | 76.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
Actual distance
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Loop
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Paved city streets and pathways
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Rolling
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Road
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Community, Big City
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Big City
Technicality
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Non Technical
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 256 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 151 m
Climbing density
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.2 m/km
Total descent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 255 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 150 m
Net elevation
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 1 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 12.5%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.4%
Flat grade share
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 83.0%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 76.9%
GAP factor
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 0.4%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5%
Cutoff
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Open
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso 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, Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon Half Marathon?
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.