Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon
- 98.2% Favoured
Generali Genève Marathon vs Zürich Marathon
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 Zürich Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Generali Genève Marathon and Zürich Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Generali Genève Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 82.3%
- lower ascent
- 183 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -53 m
- maximum grade
- 9.0%
Zürich Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0%
- flat grade share
- 98.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 66 m
- climbing density
- 1.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 5.9%
| Metric | Generali Genève Marathon | Zürich Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 82.3% | 98.2% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.3% ✓ | 0.0% |
| Uphill share | 7.3% | 0.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 10.4% | 1.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 183 m | 66 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.3 m/km | 1.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,420 m | 330 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 23 m | 8 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 236 m | 68 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -53 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 428 m | 410 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 375 m | 408 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -0.3% Favoured
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0%
Uphill share
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.9%
Steep-up share
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0%
Downhill share
- Zürich Marathon
- 1.0%
Total ascent (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 66 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
- Zürich Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 1,420 m
- Zürich Marathon
- 330 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
- Zürich Marathon
- 2.5%
Total descent (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 68 m
Net elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Zürich Marathon
- 5.9%
Start elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 410 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 408 m
Scenic score
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
- Zürich Marathon
- 55/100
Conditions
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 80/100
- Zürich Marathon
- 91/100 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 | Zürich Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland | Zürich, Switzerland |
| 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 | Out And Back |
| Surface | Road/asphalt | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic | City, Lakeside, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 183 m | 66 m |
| Climbing density | 4.3 m/km | 1.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 236 m | 68 m |
| Net elevation | -53 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Flat grade share | 82.3% | 98.2% |
| GAP factor | -0.3% | 0.0% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 5:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Generali Genève Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- Zürich Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Zürich Marathon
- Zürich, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Zürich Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Held
- Zürich Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Held
- Zürich Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Loop
- Zürich Marathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Road/asphalt
- Zürich Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Flat
- Zürich Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Road
- Zürich Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Generali Genève Marathon
- City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic
- Zürich Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic
Atmosphere
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City
- Zürich Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
Technicality
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Non Technical
- Zürich Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 183 m
- Zürich Marathon
- 66 m
Climbing density
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
- Zürich Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
Total descent
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 236 m
- Zürich Marathon
- 68 m
Net elevation
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -53 m
- Zürich Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 9.0%
- Zürich Marathon
- 5.9%
Flat grade share
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 82.3%
- Zürich Marathon
- 98.2%
GAP factor
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -0.3%
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0%
Cutoff
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 6:30:00
- Zürich Marathon
- 5:30:00
Entry model
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Open
- Zürich 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, Generali Genève Marathon or Zürich Marathon?
Generali Genève Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.