Comparing Birkenhead and Chester parkruns
Birkenhead vs Chester elevation snapshot
| Metric | Birkenhead | Chester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ascent | 27.59m (90.52ft) | 36.47m (119.65ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 5.5m/km | 7.3m/km |
| Elevation Range | 10.55m (34.61ft) | 13.77m (45.18ft) |
| Flat Percentage | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Uphill Percentage | 44.4% | 52.2% |
| Longest Climb | 500m (1,640ft) | 460m (1,509ft) |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 3.1% | 4.6% |
This chart shows the elevation comparing both parkruns against each other in their literal, above sea level terms.
Normalised Comparison
With this variation of the chart we normalise the chart so that the start line is at the same level, this way you can compare the two parkruns in an alternative way.
Bottomed out Comparison
The below charts move the lowest point to the bottom so you can compare in another way.
Sorted Comparison
Finally the below chart sorts all of the elevation data to give you a rough indication of the change in elevation you'll be. Typically if one line is steeper than the other, the steeper parkrun might be more of a challenging run.
More information on these parkruns can be found at Birkenhead Parkrun and Chester Parkrun
Birkenhead and Chester parkrun data
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| Data Point | Birkenhead parkrun | Chester parkrun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town / City | Birkenhead | Chester | ||
| Country | UK | UK | ||
| Start Line Lat Long | 53.395724,-3.05202 | 53.209207,-2.903209 | ||
| Start Line What3Words | ///agree.trim.froze | ///dwell.exist.copies | ||
| Laps | 2 | 2 | ||
| Lowest Point | 11.98 meters | 39.3 feet | 9.39 meters | 30.81 feet |
| Highest Point | 22.53 meters | 73.92 feet | 23.16 meters | 75.98 feet |
| Longest Climb | 500 meters | 1640.42 feet | 460 meters | 1509.19 feet |
| Longest Climb Start Altitude | 15.15 meters | 49.7 feet | 9.4 meters | 30.84 feet |
| Longest Climb End Altitude | 22.53 meters | 73.92 feet | 17.44 meters | 57.22 feet |
| Longest Climb Gradient | 1:68 You'll go up 1 meter every 68 meters | 1:57 You'll go up 1 meter every 57 meters | ||
| Longest Descent | 790 meters | 2591.86 feet | 260 meters | 853.02 feet |
| Longest Descent Start Altitude | 22.53 meters | 73.92 feet | 19.4 meters | 63.65 feet |
| Longest Descent End Altitude | 11.98 meters | 39.3 feet | 16.07 meters | 52.72 feet |
| Longest Descent Gradient | 1:75 You'll go down 1 meter every 75 meters | 1:78 You'll go down 1 meter every 78 meters | ||
| Flat Distance | 190 meters | 623.36 feet | 450 meters | 1476.38 feet |
| Flat Percentage | 3.8% | 9.0% | ||
| Uphill Percentage | 44.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Downhill Percentage | 51.8% | 38.8% | ||
| Elevation Range | 10.55m (34.61ft) | 13.77m (45.18ft) | ||
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 5.5m/km | 7.3m/km | ||
| Steepest 100m Climb | 2.6% from 4,560m (14,961ft) | 4.2% from 800m (2,625ft) | ||
| Steepest 100m Descent | 3.1% from 2,350m (7,710ft) | 4.6% from 2,720m (8,924ft) | ||
| Total Elevation Gain | 27.59 meters | 90.52 feet | 36.47 meters | 119.65 feet |
| Total Elevation Loss | 31.7 meters | 104 feet | 36.93 meters | 121.16 feet |
| Net Elevation Change | -4.11m (-13.48ft) | -0.45m (-1.48ft) | ||
| Elevation Analysis | Reliable | Reliable | ||