Flat grade share
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 95.8% Favoured
Debrecen Maraton Marathon vs Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDebrecen Maraton Marathon or Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.9%
- lower ascent
- 119 m
- climbing density
- 2.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.9%
Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 95.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 125 m
- climbing density
- 2.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 8.0%
| Metric | Debrecen Maraton Marathon | Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.9% | 95.8% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Downhill share | 3.8% | 2.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 119 m | 125 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.8 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 470 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 119 m | 121 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 129 m | 36 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 129 m | 40 m |
| Scenic score | 63/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Conditions | 92/100 ✓ | 89/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 63/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92/100 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 | Debrecen Maraton Marathon | Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2024-04-28 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Debrecen, Hungary | Debrecen, Hungary |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.4 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Laps |
| Surface | Unavailable | Variable Quality forest tracks, sand and black soil with about 500 m of asphalt; fully marked, taped and signposted |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Forest, Parkland, Historic | Parkland, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 119 m | 125 m |
| Climbing density | 2.8 m/km | 2.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 119 m | 121 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| Flat grade share | 92.9% | 95.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 5:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2024-04-28 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Debrecen, Hungary
Actual distance
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 42.4 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Laps
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Variable Quality forest tracks, sand and black soil with about 500 m of asphalt; fully marked, taped and signposted
Elevation character
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Historic
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Parkland, Forest
Atmosphere
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Community
Technicality
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 125 m
Climbing density
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 2.9 m/km
Total descent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 121 m
Net elevation
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0 m
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 3 m
Max absolute grade
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.9%
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 8.0%
Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9%
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 95.8%
GAP factor
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0.1%
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon
- 5:00:00
Entry model
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Open
- Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) 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, Debrecen Maraton Marathon or Nagyerdei Terep Maraton (Debrecen) Marathon?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.