Flat grade share
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile vs The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile or The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K — 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
Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- -0.2%
- flat grade share
- 41.0%
- lower ascent
- 91 m
- climbing density
- 14.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -39 m
- maximum grade
- 19.2%
The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- 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
| Metric | Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile | The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 41.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.2% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 24.4% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 7.7% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 34.7% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 91 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 14.2 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 450 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 36 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 8.0% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 130 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -39 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 19.2% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 134 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 95 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 24/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 43/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Conditions
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
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 | Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile | The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Brattleboro, Vermont | Stowe, Vermont |
| Actual distance | 6.4 km | 12.9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Gravel |
| Scenery | Parkland, City | City, Countryside, Mountain, Island |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival | Community, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 91 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 14.2 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 130 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -39 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 19.2% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 41.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | -0.2% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-04 (legacy event-level date).
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Brattleboro, Vermont
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Stowe, Vermont
Actual distance
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- 6.4 km
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- 12.9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Held
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Held
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Not held
Course type
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Point To Point
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Point To Point
Surface
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Road
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Road
Elevation character
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Unavailable
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Rolling
Terrain
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Road
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Road, Gravel
Scenery
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Parkland, City
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- City, Countryside, Mountain, Island
Atmosphere
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Community, Festival
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Community, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Non Technical
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- 91 m
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- 14.2 m/km
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- 130 m
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- -39 m
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- 19.2%
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- 41.0%
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- -0.2%
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Bill Powers Memorial Firecracker 4-Miler (Brattleboro) 4 Mile
- Open
- The Stowe 8-Miler & 5K (Stowe, Vermont) 13K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.