Flat grade share
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 37.5% Favoured
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon vs Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
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 Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 25.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 37.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,876 m
- climbing density
- 44.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,473 m
- maximum grade
- 26.2%
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 32.4%
- flat grade share
- 34.8%
- lower ascent
- 2,408 m
- climbing density
- 52.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 2,004 m
- maximum grade
- 32.0%
| Metric | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 37.5% ✓ | 34.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 25.9% ✓ | 32.4% |
| Uphill share | 49.1% | 53.0% |
| Steep-up share | 32.0% | 36.6% |
| Downhill share | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,876 m | 2,408 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 44.5 m/km | 52.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 7,910 m | 7,910 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 659 m | 659 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 404 m | 404 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1,473 m | 2,004 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | 32.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,102 m | 1,102 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,574 m | 3,105 m |
| Scenic score | 88/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Conditions | 83/100 | 83/100 |
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
Climbing density (m/km)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 44.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 7,910 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,473 m
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,102 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 2,574 m
Scenic score
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zermatt, Switzerland | Zermatt, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 45.6 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mixed | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Mixed, Gravel | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Riverside | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,876 m | 2,408 m |
| Climbing density | 44.5 m/km | 52.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 404 m | 404 m |
| Net elevation | 1,473 m | 2,004 m |
| Max absolute grade | 26.2% | 32.0% |
| Flat grade share | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| GAP factor | 25.9% | 32.4% |
| Cutoff | 7:15:00 | 8:15:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Zermatt, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 45.6 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Held
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Point To Point
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mixed
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mountainous
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mixed, Gravel
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Riverside
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive
Technicality
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Moderate
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,876 m
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 2,408 m
Climbing density
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 44.5 m/km
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 52.8 m/km
Total descent
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 404 m
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 404 m
Net elevation
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 1,473 m
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 2,004 m
Max absolute grade
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 26.2%
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 32.0%
Flat grade share
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 37.5%
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 34.8%
GAP factor
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 25.9%
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 32.4%
Cutoff
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- 7:15:00
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 8:15:00
Entry model
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
- Open
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon
- 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 Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon?
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.