Flat grade share
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon vs Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofUppsala Marathon Half Marathon or Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon and Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 79.5%
- lower ascent
- 131 m
- climbing density
- 6.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.6%
| Metric | Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon | Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 79.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.5% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 9.7% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 2.4% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 10.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 131 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 6.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 550 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 29 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 5.3% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 133 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 7.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 21 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 57/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 92/100 ✓ | 83/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 6.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- 92/100 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 | Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon | Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-22 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Uppsala, Sweden | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 131 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 6.2 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 133 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 7.6% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 79.5% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.5% |
| Cutoff | 3:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 2,500 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-22 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Uppsala, Sweden
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Gothenburg, Sweden
Actual distance
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Asphalt road
Elevation character
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, Historic
Atmosphere
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
Technicality
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 131 m
Climbing density
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 6.2 m/km
Total descent
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 133 m
Net elevation
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 7.6%
Flat grade share
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 79.5%
GAP factor
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- 0.5%
Cutoff
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- 2,500
- Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Uppsala Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Göteborgsvarvet 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.