Flat grade share
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon vs Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
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 Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) — which comes out ahead?
Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 83.0%
- lower ascent
- 256 m
- climbing density
- 6.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 12.5%
Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 83.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 6.7% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 10.3% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 256 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.1 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,740 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 60 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 255 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 12.5% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,143 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,144 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 81/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- 84/100 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 | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | El Paso, Texas | Waco, Texas |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Paved city streets and pathways | Mostly paved roads with some natural Surface and gravel park trails. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Trail, Road, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | Riverside, Parkland, Coastal, Lakeside, City, Historic, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Community, Big City | Community, Competitive, Charity |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 256 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 6.1 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 255 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 12.5% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 83.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Waco, Texas
Actual distance
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Not held
Course type
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Loop
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Loop
Surface
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Paved city streets and pathways
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Mostly paved roads with some natural Surface and gravel park trails.
Elevation character
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Rolling
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Hilly
Terrain
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Road
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Trail, Road, Mixed
Scenery
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Riverside, Parkland, Coastal, Lakeside, City, Historic, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Community, Big City
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Community, Competitive, Charity
Technicality
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Non Technical
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 256 m
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 255 m
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 1 m
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 12.5%
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 83.0%
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 0.4%
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Open
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Open
Qualifying status
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Boston_equivalent
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.