Flat grade share
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 16.3% Favoured
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K vs Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPlitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K or Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K — which comes out ahead?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K and Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 15.5%
- lower ascent
- 103 m
- climbing density
- 20.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.9%
Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 16.7%
- flat grade share
- 16.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 245 m
- climbing density
- 49.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 38.6%
| Metric | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K | Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 15.5% | 16.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.7% ✓ | 16.7% |
| Uphill share | 42.2% | 42.5% |
| Steep-up share | 7.8% | 28.5% |
| Downhill share | 42.4% | 41.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 103 m | 245 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 20.6 m/km | 49.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,050 m | 370 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 86 m | 77 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.2% | 20.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 103 m | 248 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.9% | 38.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 660 m | 1,000 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 660 m | 998 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 2.7% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 49.0 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
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 95/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 75/100 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 | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K | Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Plitvička Jezera, Croatia | Sljeme, Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Laps |
| Surface | Unavailable | Forest trails and mountain paths (Sjeverna staza broj 44), not road |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside | Mountain, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness | Wilderness, Destination |
| Total ascent | 103 m | 245 m |
| Climbing density | 20.6 m/km | 49.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 103 m | 248 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.9% | 38.6% |
| Flat grade share | 15.5% | 16.3% |
| GAP factor | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| Field cap | 500 | 500 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Sljeme, Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia
Actual distance
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 5 km
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Held
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Held
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Held
Course type
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Unavailable
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Laps
Surface
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Unavailable
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Forest trails and mountain paths (Sjeverna staza broj 44), not road
Terrain
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Road
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Mountain, Forest
Atmosphere
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- Wilderness, Destination
Total ascent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 103 m
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 245 m
Climbing density
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 20.6 m/km
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 49.0 m/km
Total descent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 103 m
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 248 m
Net elevation
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 0 m
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 6.9%
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 38.6%
Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 15.5%
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 16.3%
GAP factor
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 2.7%
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 16.7%
Field cap
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 500
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K
- 500
Entry model
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Open
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 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, Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K or Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 5K?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.