Which race ranks first — and why is it Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua)?

Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) leads this ranking on total ascent (711 m).

Compare Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) vs Soča Outdoor Festival

Ranked comparison table
#RaceTotal ascentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) 15K - portugal711 m47.4 m/km883 m-172 m47.6%
2Soča Outdoor Festival 15K - slovenia493 m33.8 m/km502 m-9 m37.9%
3Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K - new-mexico450 m30.0 m/km461 m-11 m27.3%
4Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K - france405 m27.0 m/km405 m0 m35.2%
5Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole - belgium177 m11.8 m/km176 m1 m20.2%
6TCS Lidingöloppet 15K - sweden173 m11.5 m/km178 m-5 m9.3%
7Lundaloppet 15K - sweden111 m7.4 m/km108 m3 m7.5%
2
Total ascent
493 m
Climb density
33.8 m/km
Descent
502 m
Net elevation
-9 m
Max absolute grade
37.9%

As of

6
Total ascent
173 m
Climb density
11.5 m/km
Descent
178 m
Net elevation
-5 m
Max absolute grade
9.3%

As of

7
Total ascent
111 m
Climb density
7.4 m/km
Descent
108 m
Net elevation
3 m
Max absolute grade
7.5%

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 15ks?

Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) 15K ranks first by total ascent, from 7 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.