Flat grade share
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 80.9% Favoured
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon vs Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) 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 Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 80.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 227 m
- climbing density
- 5.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 21.7%
- flat grade share
- 14.7%
- lower ascent
- 2,011 m
- climbing density
- 50.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 336 m
- maximum grade
- 41.9%
| Metric | Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 80.9% ✓ | 14.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 21.7% |
| Uphill share | 9.8% | 48.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 32.1% |
| Downhill share | 9.4% | 37.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 227 m | 2,011 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.4 m/km | 50.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 500 m | 2,070 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 316 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.3% | 15.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 228 m | 1,675 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | 336 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 41.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 0 m | 571 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | -1 m | 907 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 85/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 0.3% 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
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 85/100 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 | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) 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 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Gdańsk, Poland | Zakopane, Poland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 40 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents. |
| Elevation character | Flat | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road | Trail, Fell |
| Scenery | City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland | Mountain, Parkland, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 227 m | 2,011 m |
| Climbing density | 5.4 m/km | 50.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 228 m | 1,675 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | 336 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 41.9% |
| Flat grade share | 80.9% | 14.7% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 21.7% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 350 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Gdańsk, Poland
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Zakopane, Poland
Actual distance
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 40 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Loop
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents.
Elevation character
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Flat
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Trail, Fell
Scenery
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Forest
Atmosphere
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 227 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 2,011 m
Climbing density
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5.4 m/km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 50.3 m/km
Total descent
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 228 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 1,675 m
Net elevation
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- -1 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 336 m
Max absolute grade
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 7.8%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 41.9%
Flat grade share
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 80.9%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7%
GAP factor
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 0.3%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 21.7%
Cutoff
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 350
Entry model
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Open
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) 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 Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon?
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.