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