Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 96.3% Favoured
Generali Genève Marathon 10K vs SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGenerali Genève Marathon 10K or SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K — which comes out ahead?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -1.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 59.4%
- lower ascent
- 81 m
- climbing density
- 8.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -48 m
- maximum grade
- 11.6%
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1%
- flat grade share
- 96.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 27 m
- climbing density
- 2.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 4.1%
| Metric | Generali Genève Marathon 10K | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 59.4% | 96.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -1.3% ✓ | -0.1% |
| Uphill share | 18.5% | 1.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 81 m | 27 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 8.1 m/km | 2.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,800 m | 420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 45 m | 5 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 129 m | 31 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -48 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.6% | 4.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 427 m | 439 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 379 m | 435 m |
| Scenic score | 88/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 89/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- -1.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 8.1 m/km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 1,800 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 89/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Generali Genève Marathon 10K | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland | Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic | City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 81 m | 27 m |
| Climbing density | 8.1 m/km | 2.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 129 m | 31 m |
| Net elevation | -48 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.6% | 4.1% |
| Flat grade share | 59.4% | 96.3% |
| GAP factor | -1.3% | -0.1% |
| Cutoff | 2:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- Geneva, Switzerland
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Lucerne, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 10 km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
Course type
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Point To Point
Scenery
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 81 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 27 m
Climbing density
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 8.1 m/km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 m/km
Total descent
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 129 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 31 m
Net elevation
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- -48 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -4 m
Max absolute grade
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 11.6%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 4.1%
Flat grade share
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 59.4%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 96.3%
GAP factor
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- -1.3%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -0.1%
Cutoff
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- 2:00:00
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Generali Genève Marathon 10K
- Open
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Generali Genève Marathon 10K or SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K?
Generali Genève Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.