Comparing Bolton and Preston parkruns
Bolton vs Preston elevation snapshot
| Metric | Bolton | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ascent | 79.57m (261.06ft) | 47.94m (157.28ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 15.9m/km | 9.6m/km |
| Elevation Range | 27.15m (89.07ft) | 19.36m (63.52ft) |
| Flat Percentage | 5.2% | 22.4% |
| Uphill Percentage | 49.8% | 33.8% |
| Longest Climb | 800m (2,625ft) | 460m (1,509ft) |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 10.6% | 4.4% |
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 Bolton Parkrun and Preston Parkrun
Bolton and Preston parkrun data
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| Data Point | Bolton parkrun | Preston parkrun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town / City | Farnworth | Preston | ||
| Country | UK | UK | ||
| Start Line Lat Long | 53.571903,-2.398507 | 53.751863,-2.702679 | ||
| Start Line What3Words | ///fats.depend.shed | ///chest.lime.upgrading | ||
| Laps | 2 | 3 | ||
| Lowest Point | 66.9 meters | 219.49 feet | 6.77 meters | 22.21 feet |
| Highest Point | 94.05 meters | 308.56 feet | 26.13 meters | 85.73 feet |
| Longest Climb | 800 meters | 2624.67 feet | 460 meters | 1509.19 feet |
| Longest Climb Start Altitude | 69.25 meters | 227.2 feet | 7.33 meters | 24.05 feet |
| Longest Climb End Altitude | 90.99 meters | 298.52 feet | 23.26 meters | 76.31 feet |
| Longest Climb Gradient | 1:37 You'll go up 1 meter every 37 meters | 1:29 You'll go up 1 meter every 29 meters | ||
| Longest Descent | 460 meters | 1509.19 feet | 370 meters | 1213.91 feet |
| Longest Descent Start Altitude | 87.17 meters | 285.99 feet | 22.29 meters | 73.13 feet |
| Longest Descent End Altitude | 67.41 meters | 221.16 feet | 16.21 meters | 53.18 feet |
| Longest Descent Gradient | 1:23 You'll go down 1 meter every 23 meters | 1:61 You'll go down 1 meter every 61 meters | ||
| Flat Distance | 260 meters | 853.02 feet | 1120 meters | 3674.54 feet |
| Flat Percentage | 5.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Uphill Percentage | 49.8% | 33.8% | ||
| Downhill Percentage | 45.0% | 43.8% | ||
| Elevation Range | 27.15m (89.07ft) | 19.36m (63.52ft) | ||
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 15.9m/km | 9.6m/km | ||
| Steepest 100m Climb | 12.7% from 2,590m (8,497ft) | 11.1% from 320m (1,050ft) | ||
| Steepest 100m Descent | 10.6% from 3,460m (11,352ft) | 4.4% from 2,860m (9,383ft) | ||
| Total Elevation Gain | 79.57 meters | 261.06 feet | 47.94 meters | 157.28 feet |
| Total Elevation Loss | 80.18 meters | 263.06 feet | 47.93 meters | 157.25 feet |
| Net Elevation Change | -0.61m (-2ft) | +0.01m (+0.03ft) | ||
| Elevation Analysis | Reliable | Reliable | ||