Flat grade share
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 48.1% Favoured
Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken vs The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofJungfrau-Marathon Interlaken or The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 30.0%
- flat grade share
- 47.7%
- lower ascent
- 1,960 m
- climbing density
- 46.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,761 m
- maximum grade
- 35.4%
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 48.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 607 m
- climbing density
- 14.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 24.0%
| Metric | Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken | The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 47.7% | 48.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 30.0% | 1.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 45.6% | 25.1% |
| Steep-up share | 28.5% | 5.5% |
| Downhill share | 6.7% | 26.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,960 m | 607 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 46.5 m/km | 14.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,270 m | 2,320 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 379 m | 119 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 16.7% | 5.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 200 m | 612 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1,761 m | -5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 35.4% | 24.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 566 m | 12 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,327 m | 7 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 63/100 ✓ | 32/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 1.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,960 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 46.5 m/km
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 14.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 2,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,761 m
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 2,327 m
Scenic score
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 100/100
Conditions
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 63/100 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 | Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken | The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Interlaken, Switzerland | Koloa, Hawaii |
| 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: flat asphalt roads through the valley for the first ~10 km, then mountain roads and alpine nature/gravel paths on the climb to Eigergletscher | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Road, Beach |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside | Coastal, Parkland, Canyon, Island, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness | Destination, Scenic Tour, Festival |
| Technicality | Moderate | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,960 m | 607 m |
| Climbing density | 46.5 m/km | 14.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 200 m | 612 m |
| Net elevation | 1,761 m | -5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 35.4% | 24.0% |
| Flat grade share | 47.7% | 48.1% |
| GAP factor | 30.0% | 1.9% |
| Cutoff | 5:50:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date).
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Interlaken, Switzerland
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Koloa, Hawaii
Actual distance
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 42.2 km
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Held
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Held
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Point To Point
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- 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
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mountainous
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Road, Trail
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road, Beach
Scenery
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Canyon, Island, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Festival
Technicality
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Moderate
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,960 m
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 607 m
Climbing density
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 46.5 m/km
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 14.4 m/km
Total descent
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 200 m
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 612 m
Net elevation
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,761 m
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- -5 m
Max absolute grade
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 35.4%
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 24.0%
Flat grade share
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 47.7%
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 48.1%
GAP factor
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 30.0%
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 1.9%
Cutoff
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 5:50:00
- The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Open
- The Kauai Marathon & Half 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, Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken or The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon?
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.