Flat grade share
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon vs Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGornergrat Zermatt Marathon or Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon and Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 25.9%
- flat grade share
- 37.5%
- lower ascent
- 1,876 m
- climbing density
- 44.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,473 m
- maximum grade
- 26.2%
Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon | Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 37.5% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 25.9% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 49.1% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 32.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 13.4% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,876 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 44.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 7,910 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 659 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 8.3% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 404 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 1,473 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,102 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,574 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 88/100 | 99/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 79/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,876 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 44.5 m/km
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 7,910 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,473 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,102 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 2,574 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- 99/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 83/100 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 | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon | Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-31 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zermatt, Switzerland | Beitostølen, Norway |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mixed | 40 km trail, 1 km gravel, 1 km asphalt |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Mixed, Gravel | Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Riverside | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,876 m | 1,300 m |
| Climbing density | 44.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 404 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 1,473 m | 1,300 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 37.5% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 25.9% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 7:15:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-31 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Beitostølen, Norway
Actual distance
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- 42 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Held
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Held
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Point To Point
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mixed
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- 40 km trail, 1 km gravel, 1 km asphalt
Elevation character
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mountainous
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mixed, Gravel
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Riverside
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Moderate
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,876 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- 1,300 m
Climbing density
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 44.5 m/km
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 404 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,473 m
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- 1,300 m
Max absolute grade
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 26.2%
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 37.5%
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 25.9%
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 7:15:00
- Jotunheimen Trail Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Open
- Jotunheimen Trail Run 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.