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

Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) leads this ranking on net elevation (-172 m).

Compare Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) vs Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run

Ranked comparison table
#RaceNet elevationAscentClimb densityDescentMax absolute gradeAs of
1Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) 15K - portugal-172 m711 m47.4 m/km883 m47.6%
2Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run 15K - new-mexico-11 m450 m30.0 m/km461 m27.3%
3Soča Outdoor Festival 15K - slovenia-9 m493 m33.8 m/km502 m37.9%
4TCS Lidingöloppet 15K - sweden-5 m173 m11.5 m/km178 m9.3%
5Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K - france0 m405 m27.0 m/km405 m35.2%
6Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole - belgium1 m177 m11.8 m/km176 m20.2%
7Lundaloppet 15K - sweden3 m111 m7.4 m/km108 m7.5%
3
Net elevation
-9 m
Ascent
493 m
Climb density
33.8 m/km
Descent
502 m
Max absolute grade
37.9%

As of

4
Net elevation
-5 m
Ascent
173 m
Climb density
11.5 m/km
Descent
178 m
Max absolute grade
9.3%

As of

7
Net elevation
3 m
Ascent
111 m
Climb density
7.4 m/km
Descent
108 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 Net elevation. 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 net downhill 15ks?

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