Flat grade share
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K vs Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBehind the Rocks Ultra 30K or Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 2.2%
- flat grade share
- 43.3%
- lower ascent
- 457 m
- climbing density
- 15.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 21.5%
Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K | Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 43.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.2% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 27.7% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 7.6% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 29.0% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 457 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 15.2 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,650 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 103 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.3% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 457 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 21.5% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,617 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,618 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 | 89/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 15.2 m/km
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 1,650 m
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 1,617 m
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 1,618 m
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Scenic score
Conditions
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 | Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K | Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Moab, Utah | Moab, Utah |
| Actual distance | 30 km | 16.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Mixed trail: smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack and challenging singletrack | Mixed trail: smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack and challenging singletrack |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain | Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 457 m | 270 m |
| Climbing density | 15.2 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 457 m | 269 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 21.5% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 43.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 2.2% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Moab, Utah
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Moab, Utah
Actual distance
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 30 km
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- 16.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Held
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Held
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Not held
Course type
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Loop
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Loop
Surface
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Mixed trail: smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack and challenging singletrack
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Mixed trail: smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack and challenging singletrack
Elevation character
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Unavailable
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Rolling
Terrain
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Trail
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Trail
Scenery
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Moderate
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 457 m
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- 270 m
Climbing density
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 15.2 m/km
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 457 m
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- 269 m
Net elevation
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 0 m
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 21.5%
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 43.3%
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- 2.2%
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 30K
- Open
- Behind the Rocks Ultra 10 Mile
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.