Flat grade share
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 46.7% Favoured
Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon vs Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRunning with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon or Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon and Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 16.9%
- lower ascent
- 839 m
- climbing density
- 16.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 21.6%
Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.1%
- flat grade share
- 46.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,912 m
- climbing density
- 16.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -27 m
- maximum grade
- 44.7%
| Metric | Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon | Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 16.9% | 46.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.0% ✓ | 3.1% |
| Uphill share | 41.9% | 25.7% |
| Steep-up share | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| Downhill share | 41.2% | 27.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 839 m | 1,912 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 16.8 m/km | 16.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 6,680 m | 2,540 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 197 m | 172 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 839 m | 1,939 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -27 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.6% | 44.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,423 m | 1,931 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,423 m | 1,904 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 93/100 |
| Conditions | 0/100 | 96/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 2.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 16.5 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
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 96/100 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 | Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon | Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-16 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada | Incline Village, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 50 km | 115.9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Paved road (Lovell Canyon Road) | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Beach |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Desert, Canyon | Coastal, Lakeside, Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Competitive | Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival |
| Total ascent | 839 m | 1,912 m |
| Climbing density | 16.8 m/km | 16.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 839 m | 1,939 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -27 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.6% | 44.7% |
| Flat grade share | 16.9% | 46.7% |
| GAP factor | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Cutoff | 9:00:00 | 18:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date).
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-16 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Incline Village, Nevada
Actual distance
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 50 km
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 115.9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Loop
Surface
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Paved road (Lovell Canyon Road)
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Beach
Scenery
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Desert, Canyon
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Coastal, Lakeside, Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Destination, Competitive
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival
Total ascent
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 839 m
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,912 m
Climbing density
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 16.8 m/km
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 16.5 m/km
Total descent
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 839 m
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,939 m
Net elevation
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 0 m
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- -27 m
Max absolute grade
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 21.6%
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 44.7%
Flat grade share
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 16.9%
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 46.7%
GAP factor
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 2.0%
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 3.1%
Cutoff
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- 9:00:00
- Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon
- 18:00:00
Entry model
- Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon
- Open
- Lake Tahoe Marathon 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, Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon or Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon?
Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.