Flat grade share
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 85.3%
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9% Favoured
Copenhagen 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 ofCopenhagen Marathon or Stockholm Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Stockholm Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Copenhagen Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 85.3%
- lower ascent
- 220 m
- climbing density
- 5.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.4%
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 | Copenhagen Marathon | Stockholm Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 85.3% | 91.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 6.9% | 3.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 7.8% | 4.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 220 m | 166 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.2 m/km | 3.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 330 m | 1,270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 9 m | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 219 m | 166 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 14 m | 21 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 14 m | 21 m |
| Scenic score | 61/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 220 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 330 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 1,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 219 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 61/100
- Stockholm Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 83/100
- Stockholm Marathon
- 87/100 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 | Copenhagen Marathon | Stockholm Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark | 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 | Road | Asphalt |
| Laps | Unavailable | 2 |
| Elevation character | Flat | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland | City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Destination | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 220 m | 166 m |
| Climbing density | 5.2 m/km | 3.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 219 m | 166 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Flat grade share | 85.3% | 91.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Field cap | 30,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Ballot | Open |
Schedule
- Copenhagen Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- Stockholm Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Stockholm Marathon
- Stockholm, Sweden
Actual distance
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Stockholm Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Loop
- Stockholm Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Road
- Stockholm Marathon
- Asphalt
Laps
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 2
Elevation character
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Flat
- Stockholm Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Road
- Stockholm Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Copenhagen Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland
- Stockholm Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Big City, Community, Destination
- Stockholm Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Non Technical
- Stockholm Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 220 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Climbing density
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
Total descent
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 219 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Net elevation
- Copenhagen Marathon
- -0 m
- Stockholm Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.4%
- Stockholm Marathon
- 5.2%
Flat grade share
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 85.3%
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9%
GAP factor
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 0.3%
- Stockholm Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Stockholm Marathon
- 6:30:00
Field cap
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 30,000
- Stockholm Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Ballot
- 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, Copenhagen 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.