Flat grade share
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 98.0% Favoured
Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon vs Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMedio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon or Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon and Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0%
- flat grade share
- 98.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 28 m
- climbing density
- 1.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 3.2%
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 77.3%
- lower ascent
- 124 m
- climbing density
- 5.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -26 m
- maximum grade
- 11.2%
| Metric | Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 98.0% ✓ | 77.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% | -0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Downhill share | 0.1% | 11.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 28 m | 124 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 1.3 m/km | 5.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 690 m | 2,170 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 3 m | 33 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 28 m | 151 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -26 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 678 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 651 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -0.3% 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
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 68/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 80/100 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 | Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Santander, Spain | Madrid, Spain |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Unavailable |
| Surface | Asphalt | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Waterfront | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 28 m | 124 m |
| Climbing density | 1.3 m/km | 5.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 28 m | 151 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -26 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Flat grade share | 98.0% | 77.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| Cutoff | 2:15:00 | 3:00:00 |
| Field cap | 1,500 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Santander, Spain
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Madrid, Spain
Actual distance
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Laps
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Asphalt
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Flat
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Road
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Non Technical
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 28 m
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 124 m
Climbing density
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 1.3 m/km
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 5.9 m/km
Total descent
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 28 m
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 151 m
Net elevation
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- -0 m
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -26 m
Max absolute grade
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 3.2%
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 11.2%
Flat grade share
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 98.0%
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 77.3%
GAP factor
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 0.0%
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -0.3%
Cutoff
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 2:15:00
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
Field cap
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 1,500
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Open
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 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, Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon or Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon?
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.