Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9% Favoured
Debrecen Maraton Marathon vs SPAR Budapest 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 SPAR Budapest Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 119 m
- climbing density
- 2.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.9%
SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 92.6%
- lower ascent
- 188 m
- climbing density
- 4.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 5 m
- maximum grade
- 15.5%
| Metric | Debrecen Maraton Marathon | SPAR Budapest Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.9% ✓ | 92.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 119 m | 188 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.8 m/km | 4.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 1,610 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 35 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 119 m | 182 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 15.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 129 m | 102 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 129 m | 107 m |
| Scenic score | 63/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 92/100 ✓ | 91/100 |
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
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 4.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 1,610 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
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92/100 Favoured
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 91/100
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 | Debrecen Maraton Marathon | SPAR Budapest 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 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Debrecen, Hungary | Budapest, Hungary |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Forest, Parkland, Historic | City, Historic, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, Island |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 119 m | 188 m |
| Climbing density | 2.8 m/km | 4.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 119 m | 182 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 15.5% |
| Flat grade share | 92.9% | 92.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 5:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Debrecen, Hungary
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Budapest, Hungary
Actual distance
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Laps
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Loop
Elevation character
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Road
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Historic
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Riverside, Parkland, Island
Atmosphere
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 188 m
Climbing density
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 4.5 m/km
Total descent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 182 m
Net elevation
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0 m
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 5 m
Max absolute grade
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.9%
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 15.5%
Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9%
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 92.6%
GAP factor
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0.1%
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 6:00:00
- SPAR Budapest Marathon
- 5:30:00
Entry model
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Open
- SPAR Budapest 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 SPAR Budapest Marathon?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.