Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 96.3% Favoured
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K vs SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
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 SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 96.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 27 m
- climbing density
- 2.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 4.1%
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 84.4%
- lower ascent
- 103 m
- climbing density
- 4.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.9%
| Metric | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 96.3% ✓ | 84.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.1% ✓ | 0.4% |
| Uphill share | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Downhill share | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 27 m | 103 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.7 m/km | 4.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 420 m | 760 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 5 m | 27 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 31 m | 104 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -4 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 439 m | 437 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 435 m | 435 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 | 89/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 m/km
Longest climb length (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
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lucerne, Switzerland | Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Loop |
| Scenery | City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront | City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 27 m | 103 m |
| Climbing density | 2.7 m/km | 4.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 31 m | 104 m |
| Net elevation | -4 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Flat grade share | 96.3% | 84.4% |
| GAP factor | -0.1% | 0.4% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Lucerne, Switzerland
Actual distance
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 10 km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Point To Point
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Loop
Scenery
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 27 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 103 m
Climbing density
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 m/km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 4.9 m/km
Total descent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 31 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 104 m
Net elevation
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -4 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 4.1%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 7.9%
Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 96.3%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 84.4%
GAP factor
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -0.1%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 0.4%
Entry model
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Open
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 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 SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.