Flat grade share
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 79.5% Favoured
Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon vs 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGöteborgsvarvet Half Marathon or 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 79.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 131 m
- climbing density
- 6.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.6%
6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 64.9%
- lower ascent
- 200 m
- climbing density
- 9.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 15.8%
| Metric | Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon | 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 79.5% ✓ | 64.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% ✓ | 1.0% |
| Uphill share | 9.7% | 18.3% |
| Steep-up share | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Downhill share | 10.8% | 16.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 131 m | 200 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.2 m/km | 9.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 550 m | 1,360 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 29 m | 29 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 133 m | 201 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 15.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 21 m | 36 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 18 m | 35 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 83/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 6.2 m/km
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 9.5 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
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Conditions
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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 | Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon | 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-22 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Gothenburg, Sweden | Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Asphalt road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Beach |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, Historic | Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Scenic Tour, Community, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 131 m | 200 m |
| Climbing density | 6.2 m/km | 9.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 133 m | 201 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 15.8% |
| Flat grade share | 79.5% | 64.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-22 (legacy event-level date).
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden
Actual distance
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Point To Point
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Asphalt road
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Road
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Beach
Scenery
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, Historic
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest, Historic
Atmosphere
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community, Destination
Technicality
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Non Technical
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 131 m
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 200 m
Climbing density
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 6.2 m/km
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 9.5 m/km
Total descent
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 133 m
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 201 m
Net elevation
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- -2 m
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 7.6%
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 15.8%
Flat grade share
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 79.5%
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 64.9%
GAP factor
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 0.5%
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon
- 1.0%
Entry model
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Open
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 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, Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon or 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Half Marathon?
Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.