Flat grade share
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 52.9% Favoured
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K vs Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 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 Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K — which comes out ahead?
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 52.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 173 m
- climbing density
- 11.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 9.3%
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 5.5%
- flat grade share
- 29.5%
- lower ascent
- 405 m
- climbing density
- 27.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 35.2%
| Metric | TCS Lidingöloppet 15K | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 52.9% ✓ | 29.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.0% ✓ | 5.5% |
| Uphill share | 21.6% | 36.0% |
| Steep-up share | 3.8% | 14.9% |
| Downhill share | 25.5% | 34.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 173 m | 405 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.5 m/km | 27.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 540 m | 2,480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 25 m | 155 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 178 m | 405 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -5 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.3% | 35.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 26 m | 575 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 21 m | 575 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 ✓ | 82/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 1.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 11.5 m/km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 27.0 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 15K
- 100/100
Conditions
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 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 15K | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 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 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lidingö, Sweden | Volvic, France |
| Actual distance | 15 km | 15 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Off Road cross Country forest trails and gravel on Lidingö island, a shortened version of the classic 30 km terrain | Trail |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Hilly |
| Terrain | Trail, Beach | Trail |
| Scenery | Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal | Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 173 m | 405 m |
| Climbing density | 11.5 m/km | 27.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 178 m | 405 m |
| Net elevation | -5 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.3% | 35.2% |
| Flat grade share | 52.9% | 29.5% |
| GAP factor | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Lidingö, Sweden
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Volvic, France
Actual distance
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 15 km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 15 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Held
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Held
Surface
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Off Road cross Country forest trails and gravel on Lidingö island, a shortened version of the classic 30 km terrain
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Trail
Elevation character
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Hilly
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Hilly
Terrain
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Trail, Beach
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Trail
Scenery
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Historic, Parkland, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 173 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 405 m
Climbing density
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 11.5 m/km
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 27.0 m/km
Total descent
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 178 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 405 m
Net elevation
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- -5 m
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 9.3%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 35.2%
Flat grade share
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 52.9%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 29.5%
GAP factor
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 1.0%
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K
- 5.5%
Entry model
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Open
- Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 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 Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) 15K?
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.