Flat grade share
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon vs Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMaah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon or Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon — 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
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 4.9%
- flat grade share
- 31.8%
- lower ascent
- 2,080 m
- climbing density
- 25.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 27.7%
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) 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
| Metric | Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon | Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 31.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 4.9% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 34.3% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 15.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 33.9% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 2,080 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 25.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,060 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 66 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.2% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 2,085 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -5 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 27.7% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 699 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 694 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| Conditions | 40/100 | 40/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- 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 | Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon | Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Medora, North Dakota | Medora, North Dakota |
| Actual distance | 80.5 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Surface | Single Track trail of dirt, clay, sandstone and scoria with creek crossings | Single Track trail of dirt, clay, sandstone and scoria with creek crossings |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Hilly |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Waterfront, Canyon, Desert, Riverside | Countryside, Waterfront, Canyon, Desert, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Technical |
| Total ascent | 2,080 m | 729 m |
| Climbing density | 25.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 2,085 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -5 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 27.7% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 31.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 4.9% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Medora, North Dakota
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Medora, North Dakota
Actual distance
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- 80.5 km
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Not held
Surface
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Single Track trail of dirt, clay, sandstone and scoria with creek crossings
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Single Track trail of dirt, clay, sandstone and scoria with creek crossings
Elevation character
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Rolling
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Countryside, Waterfront, Canyon, Desert, Riverside
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Countryside, Waterfront, Canyon, Desert, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- 2,080 m
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- 729 m
Climbing density
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- 25.9 m/km
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- 2,085 m
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- -5 m
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- 27.7%
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- 31.8%
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- 4.9%
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon
- Open
- Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.