Flat grade share
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 98.1% Favoured
The Woodlands Marathon 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 ofThe Woodlands Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso 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
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%
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%
| Metric | The Woodlands Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 98.1% ✓ | 83.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% ✓ | 0.4% |
| Uphill share | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Downhill share | 0.8% | 10.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 86 m | 256 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.0 m/km | 6.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,500 m | 3,740 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 15 m | 60 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 88 m | 255 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.6% | 12.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 44 m | 1,143 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 41 m | 1,144 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| Conditions | 67/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
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)
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 2.0 m/km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 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
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 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 | The Woodlands Marathon | Michelob Ultra El Paso 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 2027-02-28 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | The Woodlands, Texas | El Paso, 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 | Unavailable | Paved city streets and pathways |
| Elevation character | Flat | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside | City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Destination | Community, Big City |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 86 m | 256 m |
| Climbing density | 2.0 m/km | 6.1 m/km |
| Total descent | 88 m | 255 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.6% | 12.5% |
| Flat grade share | 98.1% | 83.0% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Cutoff | 6:40:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- The Woodlands Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-27 (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
- The Woodlands Marathon
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- El Paso, Texas
Actual distance
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Held
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Held
Course type
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Loop
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Unavailable
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Paved city streets and pathways
Elevation character
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Flat
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Road
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- The Woodlands Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Waterfront, Lakeside
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- City, Historic, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
Atmosphere
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Community, Festival, Destination
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Community, Big City
Technicality
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Non Technical
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 86 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 256 m
Climbing density
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 2.0 m/km
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6.1 m/km
Total descent
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 88 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 255 m
Net elevation
- The Woodlands Marathon
- -2 m
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 3.6%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 12.5%
Flat grade share
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 98.1%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 83.0%
GAP factor
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 0.0%
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 0.4%
Cutoff
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 6:40:00
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- The Woodlands Marathon
- Open
- Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- The Woodlands Marathon
- 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, The Woodlands Marathon or Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon?
The Woodlands Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.