Flat grade share
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 77.3% Favoured
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon vs Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 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 Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
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% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 124 m
- climbing density
- 5.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -26 m
- maximum grade
- 11.2%
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 69.5%
- lower ascent
- 335 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -26 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
| Metric | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 77.3% ✓ | 69.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.3% ✓ | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | 11.1% | 15.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Downhill share | 11.5% | 15.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 124 m | 335 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.9 m/km | 7.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,170 m | 2,010 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 33 m | 33 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 151 m | 362 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -26 m | -26 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 678 m | 678 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 651 m | 652 m |
| Scenic score | 45/100 | 67/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 80/100 |
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
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 67/100 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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 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 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madrid, Spain | Madrid, Spain |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Big City, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 124 m | 335 m |
| Climbing density | 5.9 m/km | 7.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 151 m | 362 m |
| Net elevation | -26 m | -26 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Flat grade share | 77.3% | 69.5% |
| GAP factor | -0.3% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | 3:00:00 | 7:50:00 |
| 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).
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Madrid, Spain
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Madrid, Spain
Actual distance
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 124 m
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 335 m
Climbing density
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 5.9 m/km
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 7.9 m/km
Total descent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 151 m
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 362 m
Net elevation
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -26 m
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- -26 m
Max absolute grade
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 11.2%
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 8.7%
Flat grade share
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 77.3%
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 69.5%
GAP factor
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- -0.3%
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 7:50:00
Entry model
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon
- Open
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 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 Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid 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.