KY, USA
9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 633 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race
Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 is a 9.1-mile point-to-point race in KY, USA, gaining 633 feet of elevation. The race follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 122 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 0.8 miles gaining 295 feet at an average 7.0% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.
| Distance | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Average gain | 70 ft per mile (13 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 0.8 mi, 295 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 15.6% |
| Runnable | 93% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Steady descent |
| Difficulty score | 3.1 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Point to Point |
| Type | Race |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 61% |
| Mild uphill | 9% |
| Moderate uphill | 2% |
| Steep uphill | 3% |
| Mild downhill | 19% |
| Moderate downhill | 4% |
| Steep downhill | 2% |
Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 has 633 ft (193 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 is 3.1 of 100. That is harder than 30.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 runs 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and gains 295 ft (90 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.6%.
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