Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 22.6% Favoured
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) vs Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPlitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) or Ultra Trail Učka Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 9.4%
- flat grade share
- 22.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,313 m
- climbing density
- 31.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 38.9%
Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 16.8%
- lower ascent
- 2,224 m
- climbing density
- 53.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -3 m
- maximum grade
- 52.8%
| Metric | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) | Ultra Trail Učka Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 22.6% ✓ | 16.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 9.4% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 39.7% | 40.2% |
| Steep-up share | 20.8% | 31.5% |
| Downhill share | 37.7% | 43.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,313 m | 2,224 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 31.1 m/km | 53.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,830 m | 2,990 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 124 m | 565 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.8% | 18.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,314 m | 2,227 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 38.9% | 52.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 648 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 647 m | 2 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 64/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,224 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 53.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,990 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,227 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 64/100 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 | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) | Ultra Trail Učka Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Plitvička Jezera, Croatia | Mošćenička Draga, Croatia |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Road (paved national park roads) | Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road | Trail, Beach |
| Scenery | Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Countryside, Historic, Parkland | Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,313 m | 2,224 m |
| Climbing density | 31.1 m/km | 53.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,314 m | 2,227 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 38.9% | 52.8% |
| Flat grade share | 22.6% | 16.8% |
| GAP factor | 9.4% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 12:00:00 |
| Field cap | 500 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mošćenička Draga, Croatia
Actual distance
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 42.2 km
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 42 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Held
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Held
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Loop
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Road (paved national park roads)
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park
Elevation character
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Rolling
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Road
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Trail, Beach
Scenery
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Forest, Lakeside, Riverside, Countryside, Historic, Parkland
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest
Atmosphere
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Moderate
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 1,313 m
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,224 m
Climbing density
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 31.1 m/km
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 53.0 m/km
Total descent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 1,314 m
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,227 m
Net elevation
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- -1 m
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- -3 m
Max absolute grade
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 38.9%
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 52.8%
Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 22.6%
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 16.8%
GAP factor
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 9.4%
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 12:00:00
Field cap
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- 500
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon)
- Open
- Ultra Trail Učka 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.