Flat grade share
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 90.4% Favoured
Haspa Marathon Hamburg vs Mein Freiburg Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofHaspa Marathon Hamburg or Mein Freiburg Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Haspa Marathon Hamburg and Mein Freiburg Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 90.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 155 m
- climbing density
- 3.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.5%
Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 89.8%
- lower ascent
- 211 m
- climbing density
- 5.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.2%
| Metric | Haspa Marathon Hamburg | Mein Freiburg Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 90.4% ✓ | 89.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% ✓ | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 155 m | 211 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.7 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,170 m | 1,210 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 19 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 155 m | 210 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 16 m | 250 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 16 m | 251 m |
| Scenic score | 96/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 88/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 3.7 m/km
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 5.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 1,170 m
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 1,210 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
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 96/100
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 88/100
- Mein Freiburg 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 | Haspa Marathon Hamburg | Mein Freiburg Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Hamburg, Germany | Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany |
| 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 | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Asphalt |
| Elevation character | Flat | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland | City, Forest, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival | Big City, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 155 m | 211 m |
| Climbing density | 3.7 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 155 m | 210 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Flat grade share | 90.4% | 89.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Hamburg, Germany
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Actual distance
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 42.2 km
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Held
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Held
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Loop
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Road
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Asphalt
Elevation character
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Flat
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Road
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- City, Forest, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Big City, Festival
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Non Technical
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 155 m
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 211 m
Climbing density
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 3.7 m/km
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 5.0 m/km
Total descent
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 155 m
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 210 m
Net elevation
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 0 m
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 5.5%
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 6.2%
Flat grade share
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 90.4%
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 89.8%
GAP factor
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 0.2%
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- 6:00:00
- Mein Freiburg Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg
- Open
- Mein Freiburg 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, Haspa Marathon Hamburg or Mein Freiburg Marathon?
Haspa Marathon Hamburg has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.