Flat grade share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 22.8%
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 25.3% Favoured
Beachy Head Marathon vs Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBeachy Head Marathon or Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Beachy Head Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.3%
- flat grade share
- 22.8%
- lower ascent
- 1,144 m
- climbing density
- 27.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 31.2%
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 5.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 25.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,308 m
- climbing density
- 24.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 31.2%
| Metric | Beachy Head Marathon | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 22.8% | 25.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 6.3% | 5.7% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 39.3% | 37.6% |
| Steep-up share | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| Downhill share | 37.9% | 37.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,144 m | 1,308 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 27.1 m/km | 24.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,340 m | 2,340 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 146 m | 146 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,143 m | 1,305 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 49 m | 49 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 51 m | 51 m |
| Scenic score | 98/100 ✓ | 95/100 |
| Conditions | 67/100 | 67/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 5.7% Favoured
Uphill share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 39.3%
Steep-up share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 16.7%
Downhill share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 37.9%
Total ascent (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,144 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 27.1 m/km
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 24.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 2,340 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 146 m
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,143 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 31.2%
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 98/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 67/100
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Beachy Head Marathon | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Eastbourne, South East | Eastbourne, South East |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 52.6 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Trail | Unavailable |
| Surface | Off Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed, Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront | Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,144 m | 1,308 m |
| Climbing density | 27.1 m/km | 24.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,143 m | 1,305 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| Flat grade share | 22.8% | 25.3% |
| GAP factor | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| Cutoff | 9:00:00 | 9:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 200 |
| Entry model | Open | Qualifier |
Schedule
- Beachy Head Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Eastbourne, South East
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Eastbourne, South East
Actual distance
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 52.6 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Held
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Held
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Trail
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Off Road
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Hilly
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Trail, Mixed, Road
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Road
Scenery
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Moderate
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,144 m
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,308 m
Climbing density
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 27.1 m/km
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 24.9 m/km
Total descent
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,143 m
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,305 m
Net elevation
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1 m
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 31.2%
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 31.2%
Flat grade share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 22.8%
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 25.3%
GAP factor
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 6.3%
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 5.7%
Cutoff
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 9:00:00
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 9:00:00
Field cap
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Unavailable
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 200
Entry model
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Open
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Qualifier
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, Beachy Head Marathon or Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon?
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.