Flat grade share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon vs Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZeigler Kalamazoo Marathon or Martian Invasion of Races Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 94.9%
- lower ascent
- 124 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.6%
| Metric | Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon | Martian Invasion of Races Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 94.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 2.4% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 2.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 124 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 2.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 210 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 3.4% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 124 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 6.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 178 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 178 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 30/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zeigler Kalamazoo 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 | Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon | Martian Invasion of Races Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Laps |
| Surface | Paved roads (with a trail section on the Bicentennial Trail) | Paved roads and paved park paths |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside | Parkland, City, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 227 m | 124 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 2.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 227 m | 124 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 6.6% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 94.9% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Latest finishers | Unavailable | 147 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Dearborn, Michigan
Actual distance
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Not held
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Not held
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Loop
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Paved roads (with a trail section on the Bicentennial Trail)
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Paved roads and paved park paths
Elevation character
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Rolling
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Road
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Parkland, City, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Festival, Community
Technicality
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Non Technical
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- 227 m
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 124 m
Climbing density
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 2.9 m/km
Total descent
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- 227 m
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 124 m
Net elevation
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- 0 m
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 6.6%
Flat grade share
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 94.9%
GAP factor
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- 6:30:00
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 6:30:00
Latest finishers
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Unavailable
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- 147
Entry model
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Open
- Martian Invasion of Races Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Martian Invasion of Races 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.