Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.8% Favoured
Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon vs Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGenerali Genève Marathon Half Marathon or Zürich Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon and Zürich Marathon Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -1.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 78.7%
- lower ascent
- 94 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -54 m
- maximum grade
- 7.0%
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.0%
- flat grade share
- 99.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 21 m
- climbing density
- 1.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 2.2%
| Metric | Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon | Zürich Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 78.7% | 99.8% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -1.0% ✓ | -0.0% |
| Uphill share | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 13.6% | 0.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 94 m | 21 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.4 m/km | 1.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 450 m | 440 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 9 m | 3 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 147 m | 23 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -54 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.0% | 2.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 428 m | 410 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 374 m | 408 m |
| Scenic score | 88/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- -1.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.0 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
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 91/100 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 | Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon | Zürich Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Out And Back |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic | City, Lakeside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 94 m | 21 m |
| Climbing density | 4.4 m/km | 1.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 147 m | 23 m |
| Net elevation | -54 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.0% | 2.2% |
| Flat grade share | 78.7% | 99.8% |
| GAP factor | -1.0% | -0.0% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 2:45:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Zürich, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Out And Back
Scenery
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic
Atmosphere
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
Total ascent
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- 94 m
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 21 m
Climbing density
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.0 m/km
Total descent
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- 147 m
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 23 m
Net elevation
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- -54 m
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.0%
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 2.2%
Flat grade share
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- 78.7%
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.8%
GAP factor
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- -1.0%
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.0%
Cutoff
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 2:45:00
Entry model
- Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 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, Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon or Zürich Marathon Half Marathon?
Generali Genève Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.