Flat grade share
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 98.0% Favoured
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon vs Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon or Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon and Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 77.3%
- lower ascent
- 124 m
- climbing density
- 5.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -26 m
- maximum grade
- 11.2%
Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0%
- flat grade share
- 98.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 28 m
- climbing density
- 1.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 3.2%
| Metric | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon | Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 77.3% | 98.0% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.3% ✓ | 0.0% |
| Uphill share | 11.1% | 1.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 11.5% | 0.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 124 m | 28 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.9 m/km | 1.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,170 m | 690 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 33 m | 3 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 151 m | 28 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -26 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.2% | 3.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 678 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 651 m | 4 m |
| Scenic score | 45/100 | 68/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -0.3% 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
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 68/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 80/100 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 | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon | Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madrid, Spain | Santander, Spain |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Laps |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Flat |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside | Coastal, City, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Big City, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 124 m | 28 m |
| Climbing density | 5.9 m/km | 1.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 151 m | 28 m |
| Net elevation | -26 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.2% | 3.2% |
| Flat grade share | 77.3% | 98.0% |
| GAP factor | -0.3% | 0.0% |
| Cutoff | 3:00:00 | 2:15:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 1,500 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Madrid, Spain
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Santander, Spain
Actual distance
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Held
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Held
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Asphalt
Elevation character
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 124 m
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 28 m
Climbing density
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 5.9 m/km
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 1.3 m/km
Total descent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 151 m
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 28 m
Net elevation
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -26 m
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 11.2%
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 3.2%
Flat grade share
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 77.3%
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 98.0%
GAP factor
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -0.3%
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 0.0%
Cutoff
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 2:15:00
Field cap
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon
- 1,500
Entry model
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Open
- Medio Maratón de Santander 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, Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon or Medio Maratón de Santander Half Marathon?
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.