Flat grade share
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9% Favoured
6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon vs Stockholm 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 Stockholm Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Stockholm Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.1%
- flat grade share
- 61.2%
- lower ascent
- 426 m
- climbing density
- 10.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 22.4%
Stockholm Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 91.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 166 m
- climbing density
- 3.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.2%
| Metric | 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon | Stockholm Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 61.2% | 91.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.1% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 19.6% | 3.7% |
| Steep-up share | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 19.2% | 4.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 426 m | 166 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 10.1 m/km | 3.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,350 m | 1,270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 28 m | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 427 m | 166 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.4% | 5.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 36 m | 21 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 35 m | 21 m |
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 88/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 87/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 10.1 m/km
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 1,350 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 1,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 88/100
Conditions
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 87/100
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 | Stockholm 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 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 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 | Laps |
| Surface | Mostly small gravel roads, some forest paths (about 5 km with roots and rocks), and only a few km of asphalt | Asphalt |
| Laps | Unavailable | 2 |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Gravel, Trail, Beach | Road |
| Scenery | Forest, Lakeside, Countryside, Coastal, Historic | City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community, Destination | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 426 m | 166 m |
| Climbing density | 10.1 m/km | 3.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 427 m | 166 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 22.4% | 5.2% |
| Flat grade share | 61.2% | 91.9% |
| GAP factor | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Stockholm Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden
- Stockholm Marathon
- Stockholm, Sweden
Actual distance
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Stockholm Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
Course type
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Loop
- Stockholm Marathon
- Laps
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
- Stockholm Marathon
- Asphalt
Laps
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 2
Elevation character
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Stockholm Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Gravel, Trail, Beach
- Stockholm Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Forest, Lakeside, Countryside, Coastal, Historic
- Stockholm Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland
Atmosphere
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community, Destination
- Stockholm Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Moderate
- Stockholm Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 426 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Climbing density
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 10.1 m/km
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
Total descent
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 427 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Net elevation
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- -1 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 22.4%
- Stockholm Marathon
- 5.2%
Flat grade share
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 61.2%
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9%
GAP factor
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 1.1%
- Stockholm Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Stockholm Marathon
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon
- Open
- Stockholm 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, 6 sjöar (Uppsala) Marathon or Stockholm Marathon?
Stockholm Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.