Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.8% Favoured
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 99.4%
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon vs Zürich Marathon 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZürich Marathon Half Marathon or Zürich Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon and Zürich Marathon 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.0%
- flat grade share
- 99.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 21 m
- climbing density
- 1.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 2.2%
Zürich Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 99.4%
- lower ascent
- 15 m
- climbing density
- 1.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 2.2%
| Metric | Zürich Marathon Half Marathon | Zürich Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 99.8% ✓ | 99.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.0% | -0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 21 m | 15 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 1.0 m/km | 1.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 440 m | 420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 3 m | 4 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 23 m | 17 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 410 m | 410 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 408 m | 408 m |
| Scenic score | 43/100 | 43/100 |
| Conditions | 91/100 | 91/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- -0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.0 m/km
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 1.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 420 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 410 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 408 m
Scenic score
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 43/100
Conditions
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 91/100
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 | Zürich Marathon Half Marathon | Zürich Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Historic | City, Lakeside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 21 m | 15 m |
| Climbing density | 1.0 m/km | 1.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 23 m | 17 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Flat grade share | 99.8% | 99.4% |
| GAP factor | -0.0% | -0.1% |
| Cutoff | 2:45:00 | 1:30:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 3,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Zürich Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Zürich, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Held
Course type
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Out And Back
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- City, Lakeside, Historic
Atmosphere
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- Big City, Festival, Community
Total ascent
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 21 m
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 15 m
Climbing density
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.0 m/km
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 1.5 m/km
Total descent
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 23 m
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 17 m
Net elevation
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 2.2%
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 2.2%
Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.8%
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 99.4%
GAP factor
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.0%
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- -0.1%
Cutoff
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 2:45:00
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 1:30:00
Field cap
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zürich Marathon 10K
- 3,000
Entry model
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Zürich Marathon 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, Zürich Marathon Half Marathon or Zürich Marathon 10K?
Zürich Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.