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