Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon vs Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon or Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori — which comes out ahead?
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 18.9%
- flat grade share
- 11.1%
- lower ascent
- 1,107 m
- climbing density
- 52.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 14 m
- maximum grade
- 39.9%
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 49.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 300 m
- climbing density
- 14.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -31 m
- maximum grade
- 40.6%
| Metric | Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 11.1% | 49.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 18.9% | 1.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 48.0% | 25.2% |
| Steep-up share | 34.9% | 6.4% |
| Downhill share | 40.9% | 25.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,107 m | 300 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 52.7 m/km | 14.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,630 m | 580 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 428 m | 41 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 11.8% | 7.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,092 m | 331 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 14 m | -31 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.9% | 40.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,060 m | 399 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,075 m | 368 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Conditions | 59/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
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
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Tsepelovo, Zagori, Ioannina, Greece | Arkalochori, Greece |
| Actual distance | 21 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt road |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Hilly |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Canyon, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Riverside | Vineyard, Countryside, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour | Community, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 1,107 m | 300 m |
| Climbing density | 52.7 m/km | 14.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,092 m | 331 m |
| Net elevation | 14 m | -31 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.9% | 40.6% |
| Flat grade share | 11.1% | 49.1% |
| GAP factor | 18.9% | 1.9% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:00:00 |
| Field cap | 500 | 1,600 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Tsepelovo, Zagori, Ioannina, Greece
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Arkalochori, Greece
Actual distance
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 21 km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Held
Course type
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Loop
Surface
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Asphalt road
Elevation character
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Hilly
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Hilly
Terrain
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Road
Scenery
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Canyon, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Riverside
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Vineyard, Countryside, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Community, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Technical
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 1,107 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 300 m
Climbing density
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 52.7 m/km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 14.2 m/km
Total descent
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 1,092 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 331 m
Net elevation
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 14 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- -31 m
Max absolute grade
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 39.9%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 40.6%
Flat grade share
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 11.1%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 49.1%
GAP factor
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 18.9%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 1.9%
Cutoff
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 3:00:00
Field cap
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- 500
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 1,600
Entry model
- Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon
- Open
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 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, Zagori Mountain Running (ZMR) Half Marathon or Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori?
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.