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 descent (883 m).

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

Ranked comparison table
#RaceTotal descentAscentClimb densityNet elevationMax absolute gradeAs of
1Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) 15K - portugal883 m711 m47.4 m/km-172 m47.6%
2Soča Outdoor Festival 15K - slovenia502 m493 m33.8 m/km-9 m37.9%
3Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K - new-mexico461 m450 m30.0 m/km-11 m27.3%
4Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K - france405 m405 m27.0 m/km0 m35.2%
5TCS Lidingöloppet 15K - sweden178 m173 m11.5 m/km-5 m9.3%
6Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole - belgium176 m177 m11.8 m/km1 m20.2%
7Lundaloppet 15K - sweden108 m111 m7.4 m/km3 m7.5%
2
Total descent
502 m
Ascent
493 m
Climb density
33.8 m/km
Net elevation
-9 m
Max absolute grade
37.9%

As of

5
Total descent
178 m
Ascent
173 m
Climb density
11.5 m/km
Net elevation
-5 m
Max absolute grade
9.3%

As of

7
Total descent
108 m
Ascent
111 m
Climb density
7.4 m/km
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 descent. 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 most descent 15ks?

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