Flat grade share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon vs Cracovia Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPoznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon or Cracovia Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon and Cracovia Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 93.3%
- lower ascent
- 156 m
- climbing density
- 3.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 3.9%
Cracovia Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon | Cracovia Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 93.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 2.3% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 4.4% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 156 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,190 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 14 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 157 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 3.9% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 88 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 86 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 80/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 80/100 Favoured
- Cracovia Marathon
- 70/100
Conditions
- Cracovia Marathon
- 88/100 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 | Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon | Cracovia Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Poznań, Poland | Kraków, Poland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt road |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Competitive, Destination | Big City, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 156 m | 50 m |
| Climbing density | 3.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 157 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 3.9% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 93.3% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | 8,000 | 9,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
- Cracovia Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Poznań, Poland
- Cracovia Marathon
- Kraków, Poland
Actual distance
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Cracovia Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
- Cracovia Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
- Cracovia Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
- Cracovia Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
- Cracovia Marathon
- Asphalt road
Elevation character
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Flat
- Cracovia Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Road
- Cracovia Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland
- Cracovia Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Destination
- Cracovia Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Non Technical
- Cracovia Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 156 m
- Cracovia Marathon
- 50 m
Climbing density
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.7 m/km
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 157 m
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- -1 m
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.9%
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 93.3%
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 0.1%
- Cracovia Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Cracovia Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 8,000
- Cracovia Marathon
- 9,000
Entry model
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Open
- Cracovia 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.