Flat grade share
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 47.7% Favoured
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon vs Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
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 Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken — which comes out ahead?
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon and Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken 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
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 25.9% Favoured
- 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%
Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 30.0%
- flat grade share
- 47.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,960 m
- climbing density
- 46.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,761 m
- maximum grade
- 35.4%
| Metric | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon | Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 37.5% | 47.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 25.9% ✓ | 30.0% |
| Uphill share | 49.1% | 45.6% |
| Steep-up share | 32.0% | 28.5% |
| Downhill share | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,876 m | 1,960 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 44.5 m/km | 46.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 7,910 m | 2,270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 659 m | 379 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 404 m | 200 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1,473 m | 1,761 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | 35.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,102 m | 566 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,574 m | 2,327 m |
| Scenic score | 88/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 83/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 25.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,876 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,960 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 44.5 m/km
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 46.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 7,910 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 2,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,473 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,761 m
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,102 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 2,574 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 2,327 m
Scenic score
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 100/100 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 | Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zermatt, Switzerland | Interlaken, 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 | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mixed | Mixed: flat asphalt roads through the valley for the first ~10 km, then mountain roads and alpine nature/gravel paths on the climb to Eigergletscher |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Mixed, Gravel | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Riverside | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 1,876 m | 1,960 m |
| Climbing density | 44.5 m/km | 46.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 404 m | 200 m |
| Net elevation | 1,473 m | 1,761 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | 35.4% |
| Flat grade share | 37.5% | 47.7% |
| GAP factor | 25.9% | 30.0% |
| Cutoff | 7:15:00 | 5:50:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Interlaken, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Held
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Held
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Held
Course type
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Point To Point
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Point To Point
Surface
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mixed
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mixed: flat asphalt roads through the valley for the first ~10 km, then mountain roads and alpine nature/gravel paths on the climb to Eigergletscher
Elevation character
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mountainous
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mixed, Gravel
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Riverside
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
Technicality
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Moderate
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,876 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,960 m
Climbing density
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 44.5 m/km
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 46.5 m/km
Total descent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 404 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 200 m
Net elevation
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,473 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,761 m
Max absolute grade
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 26.2%
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 35.4%
Flat grade share
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 37.5%
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 47.7%
GAP factor
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 25.9%
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 30.0%
Cutoff
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 7:15:00
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 5:50:00
Entry model
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Open
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 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, Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon or Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken?
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.