Flat grade share
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 82.7% Favoured
Montpellier Run Festival 5K vs Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMontpellier Run Festival 5K or Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K — which comes out ahead?
Montpellier Run Festival 5K and Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 74.7%
- lower ascent
- 40 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 8.6%
Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.2%
- flat grade share
- 82.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 33 m
- climbing density
- 6.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 7 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
| Metric | Montpellier Run Festival 5K | Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 74.7% | 82.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 1.2% |
| Uphill share | 12.0% | 7.6% |
| Steep-up share | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 13.3% | 9.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 40 m | 33 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.9 m/km | 6.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,000 m | 380 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 10 m | 6 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 41 m | 26 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | 7 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 52 m | 145 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 50 m | 152 m |
| Scenic score | 65/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 76/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 0.6% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 7.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 1,000 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
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Unavailable
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 | Montpellier Run Festival 5K | Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Montpellier, France | Strasbourg, France |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Tarmac city streets |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Vineyard | City, Coastal, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Big City, Community | Big City, Festival |
| Total ascent | 40 m | 33 m |
| Climbing density | 7.9 m/km | 6.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 41 m | 26 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | 7 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Flat grade share | 74.7% | 82.7% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Field cap | 3,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- Montpellier, France
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Strasbourg, France
Actual distance
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 5 km
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- Held
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- Held
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Held
Surface
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- Unavailable
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Tarmac city streets
Scenery
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Vineyard
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- City, Coastal, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- Festival, Big City, Community
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Big City, Festival
Total ascent
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 40 m
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 33 m
Climbing density
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 7.9 m/km
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 6.7 m/km
Total descent
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 41 m
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 26 m
Net elevation
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- -2 m
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 7 m
Max absolute grade
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 8.6%
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 8.7%
Flat grade share
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 74.7%
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 82.7%
GAP factor
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 0.6%
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- 1.2%
Field cap
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- 3,000
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Montpellier Run Festival 5K
- Open
- Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 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, Montpellier Run Festival 5K or Courses de Strasbourg Eurométropole 5K?
Montpellier Run Festival 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.