Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7% Favoured
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K vs Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
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 Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K — which comes out ahead?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.7%
- flat grade share
- 15.5%
- lower ascent
- 103 m
- climbing density
- 20.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.9%
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 25.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 157 m
- climbing density
- 17.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 6.7%
| Metric | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 15.5% | 25.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.7% | 2.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 42.2% | 37.1% |
| Steep-up share | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Downhill share | 42.4% | 37.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 103 m | 157 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 20.6 m/km | 17.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,050 m | 2,950 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 86 m | 109 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 103 m | 154 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 660 m | 662 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 660 m | 664 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Plitvička Jezera, Croatia | Plitvička Jezera, Croatia |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside | Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness |
| Total ascent | 103 m | 157 m |
| Climbing density | 20.6 m/km | 17.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 103 m | 154 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Flat grade share | 15.5% | 25.7% |
| GAP factor | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| 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).
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
Actual distance
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 5 km
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
Terrain
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Road
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Road
Scenery
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
Total ascent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 103 m
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 157 m
Climbing density
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 20.6 m/km
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 17.4 m/km
Total descent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 103 m
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 154 m
Net elevation
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 0 m
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 6.9%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 6.7%
Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 15.5%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7%
GAP factor
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 2.7%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2.1%
Field cap
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- 500
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 500
Entry model
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 5K
- Open
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 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 Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.