Flat grade share
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 93.3% Favoured
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon vs Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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 Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 93.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 156 m
- climbing density
- 3.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 3.9%
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 80.9%
- lower ascent
- 227 m
- climbing density
- 5.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
| Metric | Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon | Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 93.3% ✓ | 80.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | 2.3% | 9.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 4.4% | 9.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 156 m | 227 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.7 m/km | 5.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,190 m | 500 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 14 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 157 m | 228 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 88 m | 0 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 86 m | -1 m |
| Scenic score | 80/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 87/100 ✓ | 85/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5.4 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
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 87/100 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 | Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Poznań, Poland | Gdańsk, Poland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland | City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Competitive, Destination | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 156 m | 227 m |
| Climbing density | 3.7 m/km | 5.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 157 m | 228 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| Flat grade share | 93.3% | 80.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 5:30:00 |
| Field cap | 8,000 | Unavailable |
| 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).
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Poznań, Poland
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Gdańsk, Poland
Actual distance
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Unavailable
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Flat
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Road
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Destination
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Non Technical
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 156 m
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 227 m
Climbing density
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.7 m/km
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5.4 m/km
Total descent
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 157 m
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 228 m
Net elevation
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- -1 m
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 3.9%
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 7.8%
Flat grade share
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 93.3%
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 80.9%
GAP factor
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 0.1%
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5:30:00
Field cap
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- 8,000
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon
- Open
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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, Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon or Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon?
Poznań Maraton im. Macieja Frankiewicza Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.