Flat grade share
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 81.1% Favoured
Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon vs Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRegensburg Marathon Half Marathon or Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 81.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 116 m
- climbing density
- 5.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 9.5%
Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9%
- flat grade share
- 63.6%
- lower ascent
- 205 m
- climbing density
- 9.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.8%
| Metric | Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 81.1% ✓ | 63.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% ✓ | 0.9% |
| Uphill share | 9.3% | 17.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Downhill share | 9.5% | 18.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 116 m | 205 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.5 m/km | 9.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 260 m | 630 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 10 m | 34 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 116 m | 205 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 335 m | 104 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 335 m | 103 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Conditions | 82/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.4% 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
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 82/100 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 | Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Regensburg, Germany | Dortmund, Germany |
| 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 | Loop |
| Surface | Predominantly asphalt, with an approximately 1.2 km cobblestone (Kopfsteinpflaster) section through the old town. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland, Countryside | City, Parkland, Lakeside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour, Community | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 116 m | 205 m |
| Climbing density | 5.5 m/km | 9.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 116 m | 205 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| Flat grade share | 81.1% | 63.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 5,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Regensburg, Germany
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Dortmund, Germany
Actual distance
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Predominantly asphalt, with an approximately 1.2 km cobblestone (Kopfsteinpflaster) section through the old town.
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland, Countryside
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- City, Parkland, Lakeside, Historic
Atmosphere
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Community
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 116 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 205 m
Climbing density
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 5.5 m/km
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 9.7 m/km
Total descent
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 116 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 205 m
Net elevation
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 0 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.5%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 8.8%
Flat grade share
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 81.1%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 63.6%
GAP factor
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.4%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 0.9%
Cutoff
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
Field cap
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon
- 5,000
Entry model
- Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund 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, Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon or Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Half Marathon?
Regensburg Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.