Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K vs Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofΔιεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K or Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 57.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 52 m
- climbing density
- 10.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -9 m
- maximum grade
- 10.0%
Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 13.5%
- lower ascent
- 220 m
- climbing density
- 44.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 70.9%
| Metric | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K | Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 57.8% ✓ | 13.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 19.5% | 47.7% |
| Steep-up share | 1.7% | 39.2% |
| Downhill share | 22.7% | 38.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 52 m | 220 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 10.4 m/km | 44.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 1,800 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 12 m | 171 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.4% | 9.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 61 m | 222 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -9 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.0% | 70.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 399 m | 1,067 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 390 m | 1,065 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 64/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 44.0 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
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
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 | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K | Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Arkalochori, Greece | Tsepelovo, Zagori, Ioannina, Greece |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Countryside, Lakeside, Vineyard | Countryside, Mountain, Canyon, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination, Festival | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 52 m | 220 m |
| Climbing density | 10.4 m/km | 44.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 61 m | 222 m |
| Net elevation | -9 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.0% | 70.9% |
| Flat grade share | 57.8% | 13.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 1:05:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 2,100 | 500 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Arkalochori, Greece
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Tsepelovo, Zagori, Ioannina, Greece
Actual distance
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 5 km
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Held
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Held
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Held
Course type
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Loop
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Vineyard
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Countryside, Mountain, Canyon, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Community, Destination, Festival
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 52 m
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 220 m
Climbing density
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 10.4 m/km
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 44.0 m/km
Total descent
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 61 m
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 222 m
Net elevation
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- -9 m
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 10.0%
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 70.9%
Flat grade share
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 57.8%
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 13.5%
GAP factor
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 0.4%
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 1:05:00
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 2,100
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 500
Entry model
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Open
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.