Flat grade share
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 98.1% Favoured
The Woodlands Marathon vs The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Woodlands Marathon or The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The Woodlands Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
The Woodlands Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0%
- flat grade share
- 98.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 86 m
- climbing density
- 2.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 3.6%
The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 97.9%
- lower ascent
- 52 m
- climbing density
- 2.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -3 m
- maximum grade
- 3.5%
| Metric | The Woodlands Marathon | The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 98.1% ✓ | 97.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% | 0.0% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 86 m | 52 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.0 m/km | 2.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,500 m | 1,510 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 15 m | 15 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 88 m | 55 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 44 m | 44 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 41 m | 41 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Conditions | 67/100 | 67/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- 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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | The Woodlands Marathon | The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | The Woodlands, Texas | The Woodlands, Texas |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside | Parkland, Forest, City, Waterfront, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Destination | Community, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 86 m | 52 m |
| Climbing density | 2.0 m/km | 2.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 88 m | 55 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Flat grade share | 98.1% | 97.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cutoff | 6:40:00 | 6:40:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- The Woodlands Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date).
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Woodlands Marathon
- The Woodlands, Texas
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- The Woodlands, Texas
Actual distance
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 42.2 km
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Held
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Held
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Loop
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
Elevation character
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Flat
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Road
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- The Woodlands Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Parkland, Forest, City, Waterfront, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Community, Festival, Destination
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Non Technical
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 86 m
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 52 m
Climbing density
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 2.0 m/km
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 2.5 m/km
Total descent
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 88 m
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 55 m
Net elevation
- The Woodlands Marathon
- -2 m
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- -3 m
Max absolute grade
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 3.6%
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.5%
Flat grade share
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 98.1%
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 97.9%
GAP factor
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 0.0%
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.0%
Cutoff
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 6:40:00
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- 6:40:00
Entry model
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Open
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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 Woodlands Marathon or The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon?
The Woodlands Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.