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Distances compared at Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon
DistanceAscentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeGAP factor
Half Marathon99 m4.7 m/km35 m65 m7.4%1.8%
5K41 m8.2 m/km30 m11 m6.8%1.7%

Half Marathon

Ascent
99 m
Climb density
4.7 m/km
Descent
35 m
Net elevation
65 m
Max absolute grade
7.4%
GAP factor
1.8%

5K

Ascent
41 m
Climb density
8.2 m/km
Descent
30 m
Net elevation
11 m
Max absolute grade
6.8%
GAP factor
1.7%

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What distances does Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon offer?

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon offers Half Marathon, 5K, all run from the same event.

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