Flat grade share
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 92.7% Favoured
TCS Lidingöloppet 10K vs TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTCS Lidingöloppet 10K or TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
TCS Lidingöloppet 10K and TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.3%
- flat grade share
- 36.0%
- lower ascent
- 162 m
- climbing density
- 16.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 12.4%
TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 29 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.4%
| Metric | TCS Lidingöloppet 10K | TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 36.0% | 92.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.3% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 31.4% | 4.0% |
| Steep-up share | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 32.6% | 3.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 162 m | 29 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 16.2 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 700 m | 570 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 38 m | 10 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.5% | 1.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 159 m | 28 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.4% | 6.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 17 m | 172 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 21 m | 173 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 16.2 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
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- TCS Lidingöloppet 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 | TCS Lidingöloppet 10K | TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lidingö, Sweden | Davenport, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Terrain | Beach | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Island, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 162 m | 29 m |
| Climbing density | 16.2 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 159 m | 28 m |
| Net elevation | 3 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 12.4% | 6.4% |
| Flat grade share | 36.0% | 92.7% |
| GAP factor | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-25 (legacy event-level date).
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Lidingö, Sweden
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- Davenport, Iowa
Actual distance
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 10 km
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Held
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Held
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- Held
Terrain
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Beach
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Island, Historic
Atmosphere
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 162 m
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 29 m
Climbing density
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 16.2 m/km
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 2.9 m/km
Total descent
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 159 m
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 28 m
Net elevation
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 3 m
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 12.4%
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 6.4%
Flat grade share
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 36.0%
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 92.7%
GAP factor
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- 2.3%
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K
- 0.2%
Entry model
- TCS Lidingöloppet 10K
- Open
- TBK Bank Quad Cities 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, TCS Lidingöloppet 10K or TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K?
TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.