Flat grade share
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 34.4% Favoured
NipMuck Trail Marathon vs Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNipMuck Trail Marathon or Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon — which comes out ahead?
NipMuck Trail Marathon and Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 4.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 34.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 878 m
- climbing density
- 20.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 15 m
- maximum grade
- 29.4%
Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 18.2%
- flat grade share
- 18.2%
- lower ascent
- 1,991 m
- climbing density
- 47.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 37.1%
| Metric | NipMuck Trail Marathon | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 34.4% ✓ | 18.2% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 4.3% ✓ | 18.2% |
| Uphill share | 33.6% | 42.1% |
| Steep-up share | 13.1% | 27.7% |
| Downhill share | 32.0% | 39.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 878 m | 1,991 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 20.7 m/km | 47.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 930 m | 1,150 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 48 m | 174 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.2% | 15.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 863 m | 1,990 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 15 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 29.4% | 37.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 189 m | 281 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 204 m | 282 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 78/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 4.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 20.7 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
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 73/100
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 78/100
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 82/100 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 | NipMuck Trail Marathon | Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Ashford, Connecticut | Cornwall, Connecticut |
| Actual distance | 42.5 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Laps |
| Surface | Mostly singletrack trail with roots, rocks, mud and bog bridges along a 13 Mile segment of the 36 Mile Nipmuck Trail | Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Forest, Countryside, Parkland, Riverside | Countryside, Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Community | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 878 m | 1,991 m |
| Climbing density | 20.7 m/km | 47.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 863 m | 1,990 m |
| Net elevation | 15 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 29.4% | 37.1% |
| Flat grade share | 34.4% | 18.2% |
| GAP factor | 4.3% | 18.2% |
| Cutoff | 8:00:00 | 9:00:00 |
| Field cap | 180 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Ashford, Connecticut
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Cornwall, Connecticut
Actual distance
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 42.5 km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Held
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Held
Course type
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Out And Back
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Mostly singletrack trail with roots, rocks, mud and bog bridges along a 13 Mile segment of the 36 Mile Nipmuck Trail
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Mixed trail and ski Mountain terrain: courses ascend and descend the ski slopes and run the wooded single Track and forest trails of Mohawk State Forest, including the Wildwood, Timber, Pine, Laurel, Deer Run, Victor's Way, Ledges and Mohawk trails.
Elevation character
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Rolling
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Road, Trail
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Forest, Countryside, Parkland, Riverside
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Wilderness, Community
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Technical
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 878 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 1,991 m
Climbing density
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 20.7 m/km
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 47.2 m/km
Total descent
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 863 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 1,990 m
Net elevation
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 15 m
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 29.4%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 37.1%
Flat grade share
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 34.4%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 18.2%
GAP factor
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 4.3%
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 18.2%
Cutoff
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 8:00:00
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- 9:00:00
Field cap
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- 180
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- NipMuck Trail Marathon
- Open
- Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon
- Open
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, NipMuck Trail Marathon or Mohawk Mountain Race (Cornwall) Marathon?
NipMuck Trail Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.