Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K vs Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K or Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K — which comes out ahead?
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 13.5%
- lower ascent
- 220 m
- climbing density
- 44.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 70.9%
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 57.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 52 m
- climbing density
- 10.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -9 m
- maximum grade
- 10.0%
| Metric | Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 13.5% | 57.8% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.4% |
| Uphill share | 47.7% | 19.5% |
| Steep-up share | 39.2% | 1.7% |
| Downhill share | 38.8% | 22.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 220 m | 52 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 44.0 m/km | 10.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,800 m | 350 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 171 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 9.5% | 3.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 222 m | 61 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 70.9% | 10.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,067 m | 399 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,065 m | 390 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 59/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 44.0 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
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 100/100 Favoured
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Tsepelovo, Zagori, Ioannina, Greece | Arkalochori, Greece |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Canyon, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Riverside | Countryside, Lakeside, Vineyard |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour | Community, Destination, Festival |
| Total ascent | 220 m | 52 m |
| Climbing density | 44.0 m/km | 10.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 222 m | 61 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 70.9% | 10.0% |
| Flat grade share | 13.5% | 57.8% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.4% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 1:05:00 |
| Field cap | 500 | 2,100 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Tsepelovo, Zagori, Ioannina, Greece
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Arkalochori, Greece
Actual distance
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 5 km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Held
Course type
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Loop
Scenery
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Countryside, Mountain, Canyon, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Riverside
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Vineyard
Atmosphere
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Community, Destination, Festival
Total ascent
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 220 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 52 m
Climbing density
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 44.0 m/km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 10.4 m/km
Total descent
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 222 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 61 m
Net elevation
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- -2 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- -9 m
Max absolute grade
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 70.9%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 10.0%
Flat grade share
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 13.5%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 57.8%
GAP factor
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 0.4%
Cutoff
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 1:05:00
Field cap
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- 500
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 2,100
Entry model
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) 5K
- Open
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 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.