Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 96.3% Favoured
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon vs SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon or SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K — which comes out ahead?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 84.4%
- lower ascent
- 103 m
- climbing density
- 4.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.9%
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 96.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 27 m
- climbing density
- 2.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 4.1%
| Metric | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 84.4% | 96.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% | -0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 6.3% | 1.2% |
| Steep-up share | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 103 m | 27 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.9 m/km | 2.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 760 m | 420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 27 m | 5 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.6% | 1.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 104 m | 31 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.9% | 4.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 437 m | 439 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 435 m | 435 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 | 89/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 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
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lucerne, Switzerland | Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Point To Point |
| Scenery | City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront | City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 103 m | 27 m |
| Climbing density | 4.9 m/km | 2.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 104 m | 31 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.9% | 4.1% |
| Flat grade share | 84.4% | 96.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Lucerne, Switzerland
Actual distance
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Held
Course type
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Loop
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Point To Point
Scenery
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 103 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 27 m
Climbing density
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 4.9 m/km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 2.7 m/km
Total descent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 104 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 31 m
Net elevation
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- -2 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -4 m
Max absolute grade
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 7.9%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 4.1%
Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 84.4%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 96.3%
GAP factor
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 0.4%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- -0.1%
Entry model
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Open
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K
- 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, SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon or SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.