Flat grade share
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 50.7% Favoured
McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon vs Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMcKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon or Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -1.5%
- flat grade share
- 50.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 535 m
- climbing density
- 10.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -357 m
- maximum grade
- 22.4%
Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 25.3%
- lower ascent
- 3,481 m
- climbing density
- 34.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 45.5%
| Metric | McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon | Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 50.7% ✓ | 25.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -1.5% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 19.6% | 37.0% |
| Steep-up share | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| Downhill share | 29.7% | 37.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 535 m | 3,481 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 10.7 m/km | 34.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,320 m | 630 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 58 m | 129 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.4% | 20.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 892 m | 3,481 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -357 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.4% | 45.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 806 m | 28 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 449 m | 28 m |
| Scenic score | 89/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 49/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 34.9 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
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 85/100 Favoured
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 | McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon | Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Blue River, Oregon | Cascade Locks, Oregon |
| Actual distance | 50 km | 99.8 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Out And Back |
| Surface | Trail along the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail; described as a technically challenging course. | Rocky semi Technical singletrack mixed with smoother dirt singletrack, plus paved pedestrian/bike path connectors and some rural road shoulder sections. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Hilly |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Riverside, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside | Riverside, Canyon, Countryside, Waterfront, Parkland, Island, Forest, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour | Competitive, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 535 m | 3,481 m |
| Climbing density | 10.7 m/km | 34.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 892 m | 3,481 m |
| Net elevation | -357 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.4% | 45.5% |
| Flat grade share | 50.7% | 25.3% |
| GAP factor | -1.5% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 8:00:00 | 17:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 450 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Blue River, Oregon
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Cascade Locks, Oregon
Actual distance
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 50 km
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 99.8 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Held
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Held
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Trail along the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail; described as a technically challenging course.
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Rocky semi Technical singletrack mixed with smoother dirt singletrack, plus paved pedestrian/bike path connectors and some rural road shoulder sections.
Elevation character
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Rolling
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Riverside, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Riverside, Canyon, Countryside, Waterfront, Parkland, Island, Forest, Mountain
Atmosphere
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Technical
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 535 m
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 3,481 m
Climbing density
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 10.7 m/km
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 34.9 m/km
Total descent
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 892 m
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 3,481 m
Net elevation
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- -357 m
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 22.4%
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 45.5%
Flat grade share
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 50.7%
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 25.3%
GAP factor
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- -1.5%
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- 8:00:00
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 17:00:00
Field cap
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- 450
Entry model
- McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon
- Open
- Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.