Flat grade share
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 98.1% Favoured
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon vs The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The Woodlands 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%
- flat grade share
- 83.0%
- lower ascent
- 256 m
- climbing density
- 6.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 12.5%
The Woodlands Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 98.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 86 m
- climbing density
- 2.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 3.6%
| Metric | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | The Woodlands Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 83.0% | 98.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% | 0.0% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 6.7% | 1.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 10.3% | 0.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 256 m | 86 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.1 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,740 m | 1,500 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 60 m | 15 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 255 m | 88 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.5% | 3.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,143 m | 44 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,144 m | 41 m |
| Scenic score | 81/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 84/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 0.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 2.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 1,500 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
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 84/100 Favoured
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 67/100
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 | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | The Woodlands 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 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | El Paso, Texas | The Woodlands, Texas |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Paved city streets and pathways | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | City, Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Big City | Community, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 256 m | 86 m |
| Climbing density | 6.1 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 255 m | 88 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.5% | 3.6% |
| Flat grade share | 83.0% | 98.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:40:00 |
| 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).
- The Woodlands Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
- The Woodlands Marathon
- The Woodlands, Texas
Actual distance
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 42.2 km
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Loop
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Paved city streets and pathways
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Rolling
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Road
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- The Woodlands Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Community, Big City
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Community, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Non Technical
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 256 m
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 86 m
Climbing density
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 2.0 m/km
Total descent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 255 m
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 88 m
Net elevation
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 1 m
- The Woodlands Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 12.5%
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 3.6%
Flat grade share
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 83.0%
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 98.1%
GAP factor
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 0.4%
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 0.0%
Cutoff
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6:00:00
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 6:40:00
Entry model
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Open
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon or The Woodlands Marathon?
The Woodlands Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.