Flat grade share
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) vs Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMiracle Match Marathon (Waco) or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
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
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%
| Metric | Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 83.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.4% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 6.7% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.6% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 10.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 256 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 6.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 3,740 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 60 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 255 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 12.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 1,143 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 1,144 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| 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)
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
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 | Miracle Match Marathon (Waco) | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Waco, Texas | El Paso, Texas |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Mostly paved roads with some natural Surface and gravel park trails. | Paved city streets and pathways |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail, Road, Mixed | Road |
| Scenery | Riverside, Parkland, Coastal, Lakeside, City, Historic, Waterfront | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Competitive, Charity | Community, Big City |
| Technicality | Moderate | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 256 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 6.1 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 255 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 12.5% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 83.0% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.4% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Waco, Texas
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
Actual distance
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- 42.2 km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Not held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Not held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Loop
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Mostly paved roads with some natural Surface and gravel park trails.
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Paved city streets and pathways
Elevation character
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Hilly
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Trail, Road, Mixed
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Riverside, Parkland, Coastal, Lakeside, City, Historic, Waterfront
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Community, Competitive, Charity
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Community, Big City
Technicality
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Moderate
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 256 m
Climbing density
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
Total descent
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 255 m
Net elevation
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 12.5%
Flat grade share
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 83.0%
GAP factor
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 0.4%
Cutoff
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Open
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Miracle Match Marathon (Waco)
- Boston_equivalent
- Michelob Ultra El Paso 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.