Flat grade share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Standhope Ultra Challenge vs Scout Mountain Ultras
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofStandhope Ultra Challenge or Scout Mountain Ultras — which comes out ahead?
Standhope Ultra Challenge and Scout Mountain Ultras split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 11.3%
- flat grade share
- 12.8%
- lower ascent
- 6,262 m
- climbing density
- 38.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -8 m
- maximum grade
- 39.4%
| Metric | Standhope Ultra Challenge | Scout Mountain Ultras |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 12.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 11.3% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 41.8% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 29.4% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 45.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 6,262 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 38.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 6,230 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 788 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 12.6% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 6,271 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -8 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 39.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 1,580 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 1,572 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 79/100 |
| Conditions | 65/100 | 69/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,262 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 38.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,230 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,271 m
Net elevation (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 1,580 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 1,572 m
Scenic score
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 100/100 Favoured
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 79/100
Conditions
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 69/100 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 | Standhope Ultra Challenge | Scout Mountain Ultras |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Ketchum, Idaho | Pocatello, Idaho |
| Actual distance | 160.9 km | 165 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | The 60K and 30K are point To Point courses with separate start trailheads finishing at a shared campground. | Unavailable |
| Surface | Remote wilderness single Track and high Alpine trails with steep climbs, technical descents, and sections without established trail. | Mountain trail through the Bannock and Pocatello ranges / Caribou Targhee National Forest |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Coastal, Lakeside, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside | Mountain, Countryside, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Wilderness, Community, Competitive |
| Technicality | Very Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 7,010 m | 6,262 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 38.0 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 6,271 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -8 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 39.4% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 12.8% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 11.3% |
| Cutoff | 39:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Scout Mountain Ultras
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Ketchum, Idaho
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Pocatello, Idaho
Actual distance
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 160.9 km
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 165 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Held
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Not held
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Held
Course type
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- The 60K and 30K are point To Point courses with separate start trailheads finishing at a shared campground.
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Unavailable
Surface
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Remote wilderness single Track and high Alpine trails with steep climbs, technical descents, and sections without established trail.
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mountain trail through the Bannock and Pocatello ranges / Caribou Targhee National Forest
Elevation character
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Mountainous
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Trail
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Trail
Scenery
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Coastal, Lakeside, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mountain, Countryside, Forest
Atmosphere
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Wilderness, Community, Competitive
Technicality
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Very Technical
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Technical
Total ascent
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 7,010 m
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,262 m
Climbing density
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 38.0 m/km
Total descent
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,271 m
Net elevation
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- -8 m
Max absolute grade
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 39.4%
Flat grade share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 12.8%
GAP factor
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 11.3%
Cutoff
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 39:00:00
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Open
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.