Flat grade share
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7% Favoured
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon vs Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon or Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon and Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 20.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 13.5%
- lower ascent
- 1,090 m
- climbing density
- 51.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 39.9%
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 21.7%
- flat grade share
- 14.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 2,011 m
- climbing density
- 50.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 336 m
- maximum grade
- 41.9%
| Metric | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 13.5% | 14.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 20.6% ✓ | 21.7% |
| Uphill share | 43.0% | 48.2% |
| Steep-up share | 29.2% | 32.1% |
| Downhill share | 43.6% | 37.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,090 m | 2,011 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 51.9 m/km | 50.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,720 m | 2,070 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 297 m | 316 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 17.3% | 15.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,089 m | 1,675 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 336 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.9% | 41.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 905 m | 571 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 906 m | 907 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 20.6% 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
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 | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zakopane, Poland | Zakopane, Poland |
| Actual distance | 21 km | 40 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents. | Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents. |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Fell |
| Scenery | Mountain, Parkland, Forest | Mountain, Parkland, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,090 m | 2,011 m |
| Climbing density | 51.9 m/km | 50.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,089 m | 1,675 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 336 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.9% | 41.9% |
| Flat grade share | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| GAP factor | 20.6% | 21.7% |
| Field cap | 350 | 350 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Zakopane, Poland
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Zakopane, Poland
Actual distance
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 21 km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 40 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Loop
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents.
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents.
Elevation character
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Trail
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Trail, Fell
Scenery
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Forest
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Forest
Atmosphere
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 1,090 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 2,011 m
Climbing density
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 51.9 m/km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 50.3 m/km
Total descent
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 1,089 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 1,675 m
Net elevation
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 1 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 336 m
Max absolute grade
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 39.9%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 41.9%
Flat grade share
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 13.5%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7%
GAP factor
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 20.6%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 21.7%
Field cap
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 350
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 350
Entry model
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Open
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) 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, Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon or Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon?
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.