Flat grade share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Cracovia Marathon vs Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofCracovia Marathon or Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Cracovia Marathon and Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Cracovia Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 93.3%
- lower ascent
- 156 m
- climbing density
- 3.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 3.9%
| Metric | Cracovia Marathon | Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 93.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 2.3% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 4.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 156 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 3.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 1,190 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 14 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 1.2% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 157 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 3.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 88 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 86 m |
| Scenic score | 70/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 88/100 ✓ | 87/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Cracovia Marathon
- 70/100
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 80/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Cracovia Marathon
- 88/100 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 | Cracovia Marathon | Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Kraków, Poland | Poznań, Poland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Asphalt road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside | City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Destination, Festival | Big City, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 50 m | 156 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 3.7 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 157 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 3.9% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 93.3% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | 9,000 | 8,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Cracovia Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Cracovia Marathon
- Kraków, Poland
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Poznań, Poland
Actual distance
- Cracovia Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Cracovia Marathon
- Not held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Cracovia Marathon
- Not held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Cracovia Marathon
- Loop
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Cracovia Marathon
- Asphalt road
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Cracovia Marathon
- Flat
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Cracovia Marathon
- Road
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Cracovia Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Cracovia Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Festival
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Destination
Technicality
- Cracovia Marathon
- Moderate
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Cracovia Marathon
- 50 m
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 156 m
Climbing density
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.7 m/km
Total descent
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 157 m
Net elevation
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.9%
Flat grade share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 93.3%
GAP factor
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Cracovia Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Cracovia Marathon
- 9,000
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 8,000
Entry model
- Cracovia Marathon
- Open
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza 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.