Which race ranks first — and why is it Garda Trentino Trail?

Garda Trentino Trail leads this ranking on total ascent (806 m).

Compare Garda Trentino Trail vs Dolomiti Extreme Trail

Ranked comparison table
#RaceTotal ascentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1Garda Trentino Trail 12K - italy806 m67.2 m/km806 m-0 m72.7%
2Dolomiti Extreme Trail 12K - italy571 m47.6 m/km573 m-2 m48.6%
3Carson Canyons Super-K Trail Runs 12K - nevada473 m39.4 m/km464 m9 m26.6%
4The Arctic Triple // Lofoten Ultra-Trail 12K - norway464 m38.7 m/km465 m-0 m91.3%
5Endurancelife Pembrokeshire 12K - wales353 m29.2 m/km343 m10 m28.9%
6Soča Outdoor Festival 12K - slovenia310 m26.5 m/km318 m-9 m38.0%
7Kia Fjällmaraton (Fjällmaratonveckan), Årefjällen 12K - sweden288 m24.0 m/km295 m-6 m18.9%
1
Total ascent
806 m
Climb density
67.2 m/km
Descent
806 m
Net elevation
-0 m
Max absolute grade
72.7%

As of

2
Total ascent
571 m
Climb density
47.6 m/km
Descent
573 m
Net elevation
-2 m
Max absolute grade
48.6%

As of

6
Total ascent
310 m
Climb density
26.5 m/km
Descent
318 m
Net elevation
-9 m
Max absolute grade
38.0%

As of

7 qualifying races in this ranking; use the distance catalogue to search the full distance list. Scores are out of 100 when present; route, elevation and cost figures are shown in their natural units.

How we ranked these

Races are ranked by Total ascent. Score metrics use methodology scoring-methodology-v1.0. Elevation rankings use only trusted raw-elevation course profiles. A ranking is only published when at least five races qualify, so the table is never padded with thin data.

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Common questions

What is the hilliest 12ks?

Garda Trentino Trail 12K ranks first by total ascent, from 7 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.