Flat grade share
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 78.6% Favoured
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) vs Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofWindermere Marathon (Spokane) or Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half — which comes out ahead?
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 78.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 226 m
- climbing density
- 5.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -78 m
- maximum grade
- 13.4%
Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.5%
- flat grade share
- 36.1%
- lower ascent
- 783 m
- climbing density
- 18.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -268 m
- maximum grade
- 31.0%
| Metric | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) | Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 78.6% ✓ | 36.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.5% ✓ | 1.5% |
| Uphill share | 8.3% | 28.4% |
| Steep-up share | 0.3% | 12.1% |
| Downhill share | 13.1% | 35.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 226 m | 783 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.4 m/km | 18.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 410 m | 540 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 13 m | 24 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 304 m | 1,051 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -78 m | -268 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.4% | 31.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 649 m | 780 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 571 m | 512 m |
| Scenic score | 39/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- -0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 5.4 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
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 80/100 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 | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) | Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Spokane, Washington | Hyak (Snoqualmie Pass) to North Bend, Washington |
| 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 | Paved | Smooth, hard Packed gravel rail trail |
| Elevation character | Flat | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Trail, Gravel |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Parkland | Mountain, Waterfront, Countryside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour | Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 226 m | 783 m |
| Climbing density | 5.4 m/km | 18.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 304 m | 1,051 m |
| Net elevation | -78 m | -268 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.4% | 31.0% |
| Flat grade share | 78.6% | 36.1% |
| GAP factor | -0.5% | 1.5% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Spokane, Washington
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Hyak (Snoqualmie Pass) to North Bend, Washington
Actual distance
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 42.2 km
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Held
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Held
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Held
Course type
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Point To Point
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Point To Point
Surface
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Paved
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Smooth, hard Packed gravel rail trail
Elevation character
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Flat
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Road, Trail
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Trail, Gravel
Scenery
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Riverside, City, Parkland
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Mountain, Waterfront, Countryside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Scenic Tour
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness
Technicality
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Non Technical
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 226 m
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 783 m
Climbing density
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 5.4 m/km
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 18.5 m/km
Total descent
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 304 m
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 1,051 m
Net elevation
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- -78 m
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- -268 m
Max absolute grade
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 13.4%
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 31.0%
Flat grade share
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 78.6%
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 36.1%
GAP factor
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- -0.5%
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 1.5%
Cutoff
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 6:00:00
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Open
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- Open
Qualifying status
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Boston_equivalent
- Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half
- 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, Windermere Marathon (Spokane) or Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon & Half?
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.