Flat grade share
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 61.2% Favoured
- Stavanger Marathon
- 45.1%
6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon vs Stavanger Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as of6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon or Stavanger Marathon — which comes out ahead?
6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share.
Route comparison snapshot
6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.1%
- flat grade share
- 61.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 426 m
- climbing density
- 10.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 22.4%
Stavanger Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 45.1%
- lower ascent
- 862 m
- climbing density
- 20.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -25 m
- maximum grade
- 87.3%
| Metric | 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon | Stavanger Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 61.2% ✓ | 45.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 19.6% | 26.7% |
| Steep-up share | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Downhill share | 19.2% | 28.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 426 m | 862 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 10.1 m/km | 20.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,350 m | 200 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 28 m | 100 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 427 m | 887 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -25 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.4% | 87.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 36 m | 33 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 35 m | 9 m |
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 100/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 62/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Stavanger Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Stavanger Marathon
- 26.7%
Steep-up share
Downhill share
- Stavanger Marathon
- 28.2%
Total ascent (m)
- Stavanger Marathon
- 862 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 10.1 m/km
- Stavanger Marathon
- 20.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 1,350 m
- Stavanger Marathon
- 200 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Stavanger Marathon
- 100 m
Longest climb average grade
- Stavanger Marathon
- 50.0%
Total descent (m)
- Stavanger Marathon
- 887 m
Net elevation (m)
- Stavanger Marathon
- -25 m
Max absolute grade
- Stavanger Marathon
- 87.3%
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stavanger Marathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stavanger Marathon
- 62/100
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.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon | Stavanger Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden | Stavanger, Norway |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Mostly small gravel roads, some forest paths (about 5 km with roots and rocks), and only a few km of asphalt | Slightly more than 50% asphalt, remainder on runnable gravel paths. |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Gravel, Trail, Beach | Mixed |
| Scenery | Forest, Lakeside, Countryside, Coastal, Historic | Lakeside, Coastal, Waterfront, City, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community, Destination | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Moderate | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 426 m | 862 m |
| Climbing density | 10.1 m/km | 20.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 427 m | 887 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -25 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.4% | 87.3% |
| Flat grade share | 61.2% | 45.1% |
| GAP factor | 1.1% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Stavanger Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden
- Stavanger Marathon
- Stavanger, Norway
Actual distance
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Stavanger Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Held
- Stavanger Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Held
- Stavanger Marathon
- Held
Course type
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Loop
- Stavanger Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Mostly small gravel roads, some forest paths (about 5 km with roots and rocks), and only a few km of asphalt
- Stavanger Marathon
- Slightly more than 50% asphalt, remainder on runnable gravel paths.
Elevation character
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Stavanger Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Gravel, Trail, Beach
- Stavanger Marathon
- Mixed
Scenery
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Forest, Lakeside, Countryside, Coastal, Historic
- Stavanger Marathon
- Lakeside, Coastal, Waterfront, City, Historic
Atmosphere
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community, Destination
- Stavanger Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Technicality
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Moderate
- Stavanger Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 426 m
- Stavanger Marathon
- 862 m
Climbing density
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 10.1 m/km
- Stavanger Marathon
- 20.4 m/km
Total descent
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 427 m
- Stavanger Marathon
- 887 m
Net elevation
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- -1 m
- Stavanger Marathon
- -25 m
Max absolute grade
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 22.4%
- Stavanger Marathon
- 87.3%
Flat grade share
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 61.2%
- Stavanger Marathon
- 45.1%
GAP factor
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 1.1%
- Stavanger Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Stavanger Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Open
- Stavanger 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.