Flat grade share
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 33.4% Favoured
MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon vs Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon or Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon — which comes out ahead?
MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon and Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- flat grade share
- 33.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,392 m
- climbing density
- 34.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -592 m
- maximum grade
- 64.2%
Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- flat grade share
- 13.9%
- lower ascent
- 2,694 m
- climbing density
- 64.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,288 m
- maximum grade
- 49.7%
| Metric | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 33.4% ✓ | 13.9% |
| Uphill share | 27.6% | 54.9% |
| Steep-up share | 18.6% | 41.6% |
| Downhill share | 39.0% | 31.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,392 m | 2,694 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 34.8 m/km | 64.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,450 m | 3,060 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 287 m | 352 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 19.8% | 11.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,984 m | 1,406 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -592 m | 1,288 m |
| Max absolute grade | 64.2% | 49.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 599 m | 862 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 7 m | 2,150 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 71/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 64.6 m/km
Longest climb length (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
Conditions
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 90/100 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 | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Machico, Portugal | Granada, Spain |
| Actual distance | 40 km | 41.7 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mountain trail with steep climbs and technical descents; levadas (irrigation Channel paths) in later sections. | Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, Mountain, Island, Forest, Historic | City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour | Nighttime, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,392 m | 2,694 m |
| Climbing density | 34.8 m/km | 64.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,984 m | 1,406 m |
| Net elevation | -592 m | 1,288 m |
| Max absolute grade | 64.2% | 49.7% |
| Flat grade share | 33.4% | 13.9% |
| Cutoff | 11:00:00 | 10:00:00 |
| Field cap | 800 | 450 |
| Entry model | Mixed | Open |
Schedule
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Machico, Portugal
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Granada, Spain
Actual distance
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 40 km
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 41.7 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Held
Course type
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Unavailable
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Mountain trail with steep climbs and technical descents; levadas (irrigation Channel paths) in later sections.
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent.
Elevation character
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Mountainous
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Trail
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Coastal, Mountain, Island, Forest, Historic
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Nighttime, Destination, Community
Technicality
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Moderate
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 1,392 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 2,694 m
Climbing density
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 34.8 m/km
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 64.6 m/km
Total descent
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 1,984 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 1,406 m
Net elevation
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- -592 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 1,288 m
Max absolute grade
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 64.2%
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 49.7%
Flat grade share
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 33.4%
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 13.9%
Cutoff
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 11:00:00
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 10:00:00
Field cap
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- 800
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 450
Entry model
- MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Marathon
- Mixed
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada 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.