Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 99.4% Favoured
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K vs Zürich Marathon 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K or Zürich Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K and Zürich Marathon 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 96.3%
- lower ascent
- 27 m
- climbing density
- 2.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 4.1%
Zürich Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1%
- flat grade share
- 99.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 15 m
- climbing density
- 1.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 2.2%
| Metric | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K | Zürich Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 96.3% | 99.4% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.1% ✓ | -0.1% |
| Uphill share | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 27 m | 15 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.7 m/km | 1.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 420 m | 420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 5 m | 4 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 31 m | 17 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -4 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.1% | 2.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 439 m | 410 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 435 m | 408 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -0.1% Favoured
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- -0.1%
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 m/km
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 1.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 420 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 410 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 408 m
Scenic score
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 100/100 Favoured
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 43/100
Conditions
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 91/100 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 | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K | Zürich Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lucerne, Switzerland | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront | City, Lakeside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 27 m | 15 m |
| Climbing density | 2.7 m/km | 1.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 31 m | 17 m |
| Net elevation | -4 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.1% | 2.2% |
| Flat grade share | 96.3% | 99.4% |
| GAP factor | -0.1% | -0.1% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 1:30:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 3,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Zürich Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Zürich, Switzerland
Actual distance
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 10 km
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Held
Course type
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Point To Point
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- City, Lakeside, Historic
Atmosphere
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Big City, Festival, Community
Total ascent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 27 m
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 15 m
Climbing density
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 m/km
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 1.5 m/km
Total descent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 31 m
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 17 m
Net elevation
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -4 m
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 4.1%
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 2.2%
Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 96.3%
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 99.4%
GAP factor
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -0.1%
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- -0.1%
Cutoff
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Unavailable
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 1:30:00
Field cap
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Unavailable
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 3,000
Entry model
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Open
- Zürich Marathon 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, SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K or Zürich Marathon 10K?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.