Flat grade share
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 45.8% Favoured
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon vs Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMinnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon or Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 4.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 45.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,484 m
- climbing density
- 18.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 36.5%
Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 8.0%
- flat grade share
- 25.7%
- lower ascent
- 2,801 m
- climbing density
- 28.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 35.8%
| Metric | Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon | Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 45.8% ✓ | 25.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 4.1% ✓ | 8.0% |
| Uphill share | 27.1% | 37.1% |
| Steep-up share | 10.2% | 20.1% |
| Downhill share | 27.0% | 37.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,484 m | 2,801 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 18.4 m/km | 28.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,060 m | 1,900 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 128 m | 170 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,484 m | 2,801 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 36.5% | 35.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 330 m | 184 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 330 m | 184 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 52/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 4.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 28.0 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
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 80/100 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 | Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon | Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Carlton, Minnesota | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Actual distance | 80.5 km | 100 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Point To Point |
| Surface | Rugged, varied woodland singletrack with roots, rocks and other hazards; the out And Back runs from Carlton through Jay Cooke State Park and northeast over difficult, rough woodland trails toward Duluth and back. | About 99% of the 100K and 50K course follows the Superior Hiking Trail: extremely rugged, hilly singletrack laced with rocks and roots, mixed with wide grassy trails, mountain bike trails, some paved sections and short road walks. |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Lakeside, Riverside, Parkland, Countryside, City, Forest, Canyon | Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Waterfront, City, Mountain, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Community | Community, Scenic Tour, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Technical | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,484 m | 2,801 m |
| Climbing density | 18.4 m/km | 28.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,484 m | 2,801 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 36.5% | 35.8% |
| Flat grade share | 45.8% | 25.7% |
| GAP factor | 4.1% | 8.0% |
| Cutoff | 14:00:00 | 18:00:00 |
| Field cap | 139 | 200 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Carlton, Minnesota
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Duluth, Minnesota
Actual distance
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 80.5 km
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 100 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Held
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Held
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Out And Back
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Rugged, varied woodland singletrack with roots, rocks and other hazards; the out And Back runs from Carlton through Jay Cooke State Park and northeast over difficult, rough woodland trails toward Duluth and back.
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- About 99% of the 100K and 50K course follows the Superior Hiking Trail: extremely rugged, hilly singletrack laced with rocks and roots, mixed with wide grassy trails, mountain bike trails, some paved sections and short road walks.
Elevation character
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Hilly
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Lakeside, Riverside, Parkland, Countryside, City, Forest, Canyon
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Waterfront, City, Mountain, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Community
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Community, Scenic Tour, Wilderness
Technicality
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Technical
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 1,484 m
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 2,801 m
Climbing density
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 18.4 m/km
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 28.0 m/km
Total descent
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 1,484 m
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 2,801 m
Net elevation
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- -0 m
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 36.5%
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 35.8%
Flat grade share
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 45.8%
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 25.7%
GAP factor
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 4.1%
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 8.0%
Cutoff
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 14:00:00
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 18:00:00
Field cap
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- 139
- Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon
- 200
Entry model
- Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
- Open
- Wild Duluth Races 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon or Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon?
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.