Flat grade share
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 93.3% Favoured
Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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 ofEnerga Gdańsk Maraton Marathon or Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 80.9%
- lower ascent
- 227 m
- climbing density
- 5.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 93.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 156 m
- climbing density
- 3.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 3.9%
| Metric | Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon | Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 80.9% | 93.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 9.4% | 4.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 227 m | 156 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.4 m/km | 3.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 500 m | 1,190 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 14 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 228 m | 157 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 3.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 0 m | 88 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | -1 m | 86 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
| Conditions | 85/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5.4 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
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza 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 | Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon | Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Gdańsk, Poland | Poznań, Poland |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland | City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination | Big City, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 227 m | 156 m |
| Climbing density | 5.4 m/km | 3.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 228 m | 157 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 3.9% |
| Flat grade share | 80.9% | 93.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 8,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (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
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Gdańsk, Poland
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Poznań, Poland
Actual distance
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Loop
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Flat
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Destination
Technicality
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 227 m
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 156 m
Climbing density
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5.4 m/km
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.7 m/km
Total descent
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 228 m
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 157 m
Net elevation
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- -1 m
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 7.8%
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.9%
Flat grade share
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 80.9%
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 93.3%
GAP factor
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 0.3%
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 8,000
Entry model
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon or Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon?
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.