Flat grade share
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 8.9% Favoured
Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K vs Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCarson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K or Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K — which comes out ahead?
Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 11.3%
- flat grade share
- 8.5%
- lower ascent
- 256 m
- climbing density
- 42.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 25.7%
Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 10.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 8.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 473 m
- climbing density
- 39.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 9 m
- maximum grade
- 26.6%
| Metric | Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K | Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 8.5% | 8.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 11.3% | 10.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 42.5% | 36.3% |
| Steep-up share | 24.5% | 27.6% |
| Downhill share | 49.1% | 54.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 256 m | 473 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 42.7 m/km | 39.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,030 m | 1,790 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 206 m | 213 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 253 m | 464 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | 9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 25.7% | 26.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,469 m | 1,452 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,472 m | 1,461 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 10.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 42.7 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
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 | Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K | Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Carson City, Nevada | Carson City, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 6 km | 12 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Jeep road and single track trail | Roughly half jeep road and half single track trail |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Road, Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Canyon, Countryside, City, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Desert | Canyon, Countryside, City, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Desert |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Community | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Community |
| Total ascent | 256 m | 473 m |
| Climbing density | 42.7 m/km | 39.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 253 m | 464 m |
| Net elevation | 3 m | 9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 25.7% | 26.6% |
| Flat grade share | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| GAP factor | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date).
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Carson City, Nevada
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Carson City, Nevada
Actual distance
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 6 km
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 12 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Held
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Held
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Held
Course type
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Loop
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Loop
Surface
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Jeep road and single track trail
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Roughly half jeep road and half single track trail
Elevation character
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Unavailable
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Hilly
Terrain
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Road, Trail
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Road, Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Canyon, Countryside, City, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Desert
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Canyon, Countryside, City, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Desert
Atmosphere
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Community
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Community
Total ascent
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 256 m
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 473 m
Climbing density
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 42.7 m/km
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 39.4 m/km
Total descent
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 253 m
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 464 m
Net elevation
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 3 m
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 9 m
Max absolute grade
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 25.7%
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 26.6%
Flat grade share
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 8.5%
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 8.9%
GAP factor
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- 11.3%
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- 10.2%
Entry model
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K
- Open
- Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K
- Open
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, Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 6K or Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K?
Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.