Flat grade share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 71.2% Favoured
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K vs Lundaloppet 15K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTCS Lidingöloppet 15K or Lundaloppet 15K — which comes out ahead?
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K and Lundaloppet 15K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 52.9%
- lower ascent
- 173 m
- climbing density
- 11.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 9.3%
Lundaloppet 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 71.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 111 m
- climbing density
- 7.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
| Metric | TCS Lidingöloppet 15K | Lundaloppet 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 52.9% | 71.2% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.0% | 0.6% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 21.6% | 15.2% |
| Steep-up share | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 25.5% | 13.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 173 m | 111 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.5 m/km | 7.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 540 m | 1,340 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 25 m | 20 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 178 m | 108 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -5 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.3% | 7.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 26 m | 37 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 21 m | 41 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 ✓ | 85/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 0.6% Favoured
Uphill share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 15.2%
Steep-up share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 0.0%
Downhill share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 13.6%
Total ascent (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 111 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 11.5 m/km
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 1,340 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 20 m
Longest climb average grade
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 1.5%
Total descent (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 108 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.5%
Start elevation (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 37 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 41 m
Scenic score
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 100/100 Favoured
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 52/100
Conditions
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 89/100 Favoured
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 85/100
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 15K | Lundaloppet 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lidingö, Sweden | Lund, Sweden |
| Actual distance | 15 km | 15 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Off Road cross Country forest trails and gravel on Lidingö island, a shortened version of the classic 30 km terrain | Mixed: asphalt, gravel and cobblestones (asfalt, grus och kullersten) |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Beach | Mixed |
| Scenery | Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal | City, Historic, Parkland, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour | Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 173 m | 111 m |
| Climbing density | 11.5 m/km | 7.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 178 m | 108 m |
| Net elevation | -5 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.3% | 7.5% |
| Flat grade share | 52.9% | 71.2% |
| GAP factor | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Lundaloppet 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Lidingö, Sweden
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Lund, Sweden
Actual distance
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 15 km
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 15 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Held
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Held
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Held
Course type
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Unavailable
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Loop
Surface
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Off Road cross Country forest trails and gravel on Lidingö island, a shortened version of the classic 30 km terrain
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Mixed: asphalt, gravel and cobblestones (asfalt, grus och kullersten)
Elevation character
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Hilly
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Trail, Beach
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Mixed
Scenery
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal
- Lundaloppet 15K
- City, Historic, Parkland, Countryside
Atmosphere
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Festival, Community
Total ascent
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 173 m
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 111 m
Climbing density
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 11.5 m/km
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.4 m/km
Total descent
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 178 m
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 108 m
Net elevation
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- -5 m
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 3 m
Max absolute grade
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 9.3%
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.5%
Flat grade share
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 52.9%
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 71.2%
GAP factor
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 1.0%
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 0.6%
Entry model
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Open
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 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 15K or Lundaloppet 15K?
Lundaloppet 15K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.