Flat grade share
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 82.3% Favoured
Generali Genève Marathon vs Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGenerali Genève Marathon or Windermere Marathon (Spokane) — which comes out ahead?
Generali Genève Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Generali Genève Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3%
- flat grade share
- 82.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 183 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -53 m
- maximum grade
- 9.0%
Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 78.6%
- lower ascent
- 226 m
- climbing density
- 5.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -78 m
- maximum grade
- 13.4%
| Metric | Generali Genève Marathon | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 82.3% ✓ | 78.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.3% | -0.5% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Downhill share | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 183 m | 226 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.3 m/km | 5.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,420 m | 410 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 23 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 236 m | 304 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -53 m | -78 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 428 m | 649 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 375 m | 571 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 39/100 |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- -0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 5.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 1,420 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
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 80/100 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 | Generali Genève Marathon | Windermere Marathon (Spokane) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland | Spokane, Washington |
| 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 | Point To Point |
| Surface | Road/asphalt | Paved |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic | Riverside, City, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City | Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 183 m | 226 m |
| Climbing density | 4.3 m/km | 5.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 236 m | 304 m |
| Net elevation | -53 m | -78 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Flat grade share | 82.3% | 78.6% |
| GAP factor | -0.3% | -0.5% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Generali Genève Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Spokane, Washington
Actual distance
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Held
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Held
Course type
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Loop
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Point To Point
Surface
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Road/asphalt
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Paved
Elevation character
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Flat
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Flat
Terrain
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Road
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Generali Genève Marathon
- City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Riverside, City, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Non Technical
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 183 m
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 226 m
Climbing density
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 5.4 m/km
Total descent
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 236 m
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 304 m
Net elevation
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -53 m
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- -78 m
Max absolute grade
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 9.0%
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 13.4%
Flat grade share
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 82.3%
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 78.6%
GAP factor
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -0.3%
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- -0.5%
Cutoff
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 6:30:00
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Open
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Open
Qualifying status
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Unavailable
- Windermere Marathon (Spokane)
- Boston_equivalent
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, Generali Genève Marathon or Windermere Marathon (Spokane)?
Windermere Marathon (Spokane) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.