Flat grade share
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 17.3% Favoured
Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon vs Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSilver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon or Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 8.6%
- flat grade share
- 15.2%
- lower ascent
- 2,716 m
- climbing density
- 33.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 36.7%
Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 8.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 17.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 5,117 m
- climbing density
- 31.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 34.8%
| Metric | Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon | Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 15.2% | 17.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 8.6% | 8.4% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 41.5% | 38.1% |
| Steep-up share | 25.5% | 22.7% |
| Downhill share | 43.3% | 44.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 2,716 m | 5,117 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 33.8 m/km | 31.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 8,570 m | 8,770 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 722 m | 976 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 8.4% | 11.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 2,717 m | 5,117 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,412 m | 1,487 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,411 m | 1,487 m |
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 100/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 42/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 8.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
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 | Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon | Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Reno, Nevada | Carson City, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 80.5 km | 164.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Out And Back |
| Surface | Trail | Trail |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Road, Mixed |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Coastal, Desert | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Community, Competitive | Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 2,716 m | 5,117 m |
| Climbing density | 33.8 m/km | 31.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 2,717 m | 5,117 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Flat grade share | 15.2% | 17.3% |
| GAP factor | 8.6% | 8.4% |
| Cutoff | 14:15:00 | 36:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Reno, Nevada
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Carson City, Nevada
Actual distance
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 80.5 km
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 164.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Loop
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Trail
Elevation character
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Trail, Road, Mixed
Scenery
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Coastal, Desert
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Community, Competitive
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Technical
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 2,716 m
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 5,117 m
Climbing density
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 33.8 m/km
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 31.2 m/km
Total descent
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 2,717 m
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 5,117 m
Net elevation
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- -1 m
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 36.7%
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 34.8%
Flat grade share
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 15.2%
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 17.3%
GAP factor
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 8.6%
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 8.4%
Cutoff
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- 14:15:00
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon
- 36:00:00
Entry model
- Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon
- Open
- Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs 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, Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon or Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon?
Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.