Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.8% Favoured
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon vs Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
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 Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 99.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 21 m
- climbing density
- 1.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 2.2%
Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 29.8%
- flat grade share
- 20.0%
- lower ascent
- 1,123 m
- climbing density
- 53.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 725 m
- maximum grade
- 40.4%
| Metric | Zürich Marathon Half Marathon | Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 99.8% ✓ | 20.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.0% ✓ | 29.8% |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 52.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 32.4% |
| Downhill share | 0.2% | 27.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 21 m | 1,123 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 1.0 m/km | 53.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 440 m | 1,480 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 3 m | 203 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.7% | 13.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 23 m | 398 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | 725 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.2% | 40.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 410 m | 1,924 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 408 m | 2,649 m |
| Scenic score | 43/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 90/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.0 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
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 91/100 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 | Zürich Marathon Half Marathon | Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland | Bettmeralp, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Ca. 1 km Asphaltstrasse durch das Dorf Bettmeralp, anschliessend Natur und Bergwege/Wanderwege |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Historic | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 21 m | 1,123 m |
| Climbing density | 1.0 m/km | 53.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 23 m | 398 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | 725 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.2% | 40.4% |
| Flat grade share | 99.8% | 20.0% |
| GAP factor | -0.0% | 29.8% |
| Cutoff | 2:45:00 | 5:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 2,700 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Bettmeralp, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Out And Back
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Ca. 1 km Asphaltstrasse durch das Dorf Bettmeralp, anschliessend Natur und Bergwege/Wanderwege
Elevation character
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
Technicality
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 21 m
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 1,123 m
Climbing density
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.0 m/km
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 53.2 m/km
Total descent
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 23 m
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 398 m
Net elevation
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- -2 m
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 725 m
Max absolute grade
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 2.2%
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 40.4%
Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.8%
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 20.0%
GAP factor
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.0%
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 29.8%
Cutoff
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- 2:45:00
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 5:00:00
Field cap
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon
- 2,700
Entry model
- Zürich Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Zürich Marathon Half Marathon or Aletsch Halbmarathon (Bettmeralp) Half Marathon?
Zürich Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.