Flat grade share
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 58.0% Favoured
Grand-Prix von Bern 5K vs Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGrand-Prix von Bern 5K or Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Grand-Prix von Bern 5K and Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.6%
- flat grade share
- 42.4%
- lower ascent
- 80 m
- climbing density
- 17.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 17.8%
Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 58.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 59 m
- climbing density
- 12.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 10.9%
| Metric | Grand-Prix von Bern 5K | Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 42.4% | 58.0% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.6% | 1.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 29.9% | 20.8% |
| Steep-up share | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| Downhill share | 27.8% | 21.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 80 m | 59 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 17.1 m/km | 12.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 960 m | 500 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 58 m | 16 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.0% | 3.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 78 m | 64 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.8% | 10.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 559 m | 383 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 561 m | 380 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Conditions | 85/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 1.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 17.1 m/km
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 12.3 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
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 73/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 85/100 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 | Grand-Prix von Bern 5K | Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Bern, Switzerland | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 4.7 km | 4.8 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Beach |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Desert, Riverside, Forest | City, Historic, Desert, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Festival, Community, Competitive |
| Total ascent | 80 m | 59 m |
| Climbing density | 17.1 m/km | 12.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 78 m | 64 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.8% | 10.9% |
| Flat grade share | 42.4% | 58.0% |
| GAP factor | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- Bern, Switzerland
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- Geneva, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 4.7 km
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 4.8 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- Held
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- Held
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- Held
Terrain
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- Road, Beach
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- Beach
Scenery
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- City, Historic, Desert, Riverside, Forest
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- City, Historic, Desert, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- Festival, Community, Competitive
Total ascent
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 80 m
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 59 m
Climbing density
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 17.1 m/km
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 12.3 m/km
Total descent
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 78 m
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 64 m
Net elevation
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 2 m
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- -4 m
Max absolute grade
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 17.8%
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 10.9%
Flat grade share
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 42.4%
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 58.0%
GAP factor
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- 2.6%
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K
- 1.3%
Entry model
- Grand-Prix von Bern 5K
- Open
- Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Grand-Prix von Bern 5K or Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K?
Course de l'Escalade (Genève) 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.