Which race ranks first — and why is it Lundaloppet?

Lundaloppet leads this ranking on gap factor (0.6%).

Compare Lundaloppet vs TCS Lidingöloppet

Ranked comparison table
#RaceGAP factorAscentClimb densityDescentNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1Lundaloppet 15K - sweden0.6%111 m7.4 m/km108 m3 m7.5%
2TCS Lidingöloppet 15K - sweden1.0%173 m11.5 m/km178 m-5 m9.3%
3Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole - belgium1.8%177 m11.8 m/km176 m1 m20.2%
4Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K - france5.5%405 m27.0 m/km405 m0 m35.2%
5Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K - new-mexico7.6%450 m30.0 m/km461 m-11 m27.3%
6Soča Outdoor Festival 15K - slovenia11.6%493 m33.8 m/km502 m-9 m37.9%
1
GAP factor
0.6%
Ascent
111 m
Climb density
7.4 m/km
Descent
108 m
Net elevation
3 m
Max absolute grade
7.5%

As of

2
GAP factor
1.0%
Ascent
173 m
Climb density
11.5 m/km
Descent
178 m
Net elevation
-5 m
Max absolute grade
9.3%

As of

6
GAP factor
11.6%
Ascent
493 m
Climb density
33.8 m/km
Descent
502 m
Net elevation
-9 m
Max absolute grade
37.9%

As of

6 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 GAP factor. 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 lowest gap factor 15ks?

Lundaloppet 15K ranks first by gap factor, from 6 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.