Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K vs Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K or Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K — which comes out ahead?
Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- -0.8%
- flat grade share
- 64.3%
- lower ascent
- 66 m
- climbing density
- 6.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -26 m
- maximum grade
- 7.7%
Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K | Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 64.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.8% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 13.0% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 22.6% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 66 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.6 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 670 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 14 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 93 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -26 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 7.7% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 678 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 652 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 45/100 | 98/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- 98/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- 84/100 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 | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K | Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-21 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madrid, Spain | Alicante, Spain |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt city streets and seafront promenade |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road, Beach |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside | Coastal, Waterfront, City, Riverside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Total ascent | 66 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 6.6 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 93 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -26 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 7.7% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 64.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | -0.8% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 1:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 7,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-02-21 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Madrid, Spain
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Alicante, Spain
Actual distance
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- 10 km
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Held
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Held
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Not held
Surface
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Unavailable
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Asphalt city streets and seafront promenade
Elevation character
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Unavailable
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Flat
Terrain
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Unavailable
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Road, Beach
Scenery
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Coastal, Waterfront, City, Riverside, Historic
Atmosphere
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
Total ascent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- 66 m
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- 6.6 m/km
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- 93 m
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- -26 m
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- 7.7%
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- 64.3%
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- -0.8%
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- 1:30:00
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Unavailable
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 10K
- 7,000
Entry model
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 10K
- Open
- Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante 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.