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