Flat grade share
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 66.9% Favoured
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon vs Maui Oceanfront Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon or Maui Oceanfront Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Maui Oceanfront Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.9%
- flat grade share
- 48.1%
- lower ascent
- 607 m
- climbing density
- 14.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 24.0%
Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 66.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 392 m
- climbing density
- 9.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -21 m
- maximum grade
- 17.4%
| Metric | The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon | Maui Oceanfront Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 48.1% | 66.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.9% | 0.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 25.1% | 17.3% |
| Steep-up share | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Downhill share | 26.8% | 15.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 607 m | 392 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 14.4 m/km | 9.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,320 m | 1,630 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 119 m | 40 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 612 m | 413 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -5 m | -21 m |
| Max absolute grade | 24.0% | 17.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 12 m | 24 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 7 m | 3 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 32/100 | 51/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 0.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 14.4 m/km
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 1,630 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
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 51/100 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 | The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon | Maui Oceanfront Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Koloa, Hawaii | Kihei, Hawaii |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road. |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Beach, Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Parkland, Canyon, Island, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside | Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Festival | Destination, Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 607 m | 392 m |
| Climbing density | 14.4 m/km | 9.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 612 m | 413 m |
| Net elevation | -5 m | -21 m |
| Max absolute grade | 24.0% | 17.4% |
| Flat grade share | 48.1% | 66.9% |
| GAP factor | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Koloa, Hawaii
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Kihei, Hawaii
Actual distance
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Held
Course type
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Point To Point
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Asphalt; the entire course is on asphalt road and on the shoulder bike path alongside the road.
Elevation character
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Hilly
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road, Beach
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Beach, Road
Scenery
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Canyon, Island, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Coastal, Mountain, Island, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Festival
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 607 m
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 392 m
Climbing density
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 14.4 m/km
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
Total descent
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 612 m
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 413 m
Net elevation
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- -5 m
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- -21 m
Max absolute grade
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 24.0%
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 17.4%
Flat grade share
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 48.1%
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 66.9%
GAP factor
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 1.9%
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 0.9%
Cutoff
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 7:00:00
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
- Maui Oceanfront Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Maui Oceanfront 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, The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon or Maui Oceanfront Marathon?
Maui Oceanfront Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.