Flat grade share
- Run Rabbit Run 50 & 100 Mile Race Ultramarathon
- 19.6% Favoured
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRun Rabbit Run 50 & 100 Mile Race Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
| Metric | Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run Ultramarathon | Run Rabbit Run 50 & 100 Mile Race Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 14.2% | 19.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -1692.2% ✓ | 144114001.8% |
| Uphill share | 38.4% | 35.5% |
| Steep-up share | 31.6% | 19.2% |
| Downhill share | 47.4% | 44.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 9,546 m | 11,159 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 59.3 m/km | 69.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 4,860 m | 3,350 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 1,031 m | 3,156 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 21.2% | 94.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 9,547 m | 11,151 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | 8 m |
| Max absolute grade | 463.1% | 4511.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 2,838 m | 2,150 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,838 m | 2,158 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 20/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
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.
| Fact | Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run Ultramarathon | Run Rabbit Run 50 & 100 Mile Race Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-07-10 | 2026-09-18 |
| Location | Silverton, Colorado | Steamboat Springs, Colorado |
| Actual distance | 161 km | 160.9 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Out And Back |
| Surface | Mostly mountain trail with some road and cross Country alpine sections above timberline. | Mountain singletrack trail with dirt road sections; described as some of the nicest singletrack in Colorado. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed | Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, City, Countryside, Riverside, Historic | Mountain, Forest, City, Countryside, Lakeside, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Nighttime | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Very Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 9,546 m | 11,159 m |
| Climbing density | 59.3 m/km | 69.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 9,547 m | 11,151 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | 8 m |
| Max absolute grade | 463.1% | 4511.9% |
| Flat grade share | 14.2% | 19.6% |
| GAP factor | -1692.2% | 144114001.8% |
| Cutoff | 48:00:00 | 36:00:00 |
| Field cap | 147 | 450 |
| Entry model | Ballot | Open |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.