Flat grade share
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7% Favoured
Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon vs Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon or Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 13.6%
- lower ascent
- 2,187 m
- climbing density
- 52.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 54.7%
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 21.7%
- flat grade share
- 14.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 2,011 m
- climbing density
- 50.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 336 m
- maximum grade
- 41.9%
| Metric | Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 13.6% | 14.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 21.7% |
| Uphill share | 43.2% | 48.2% |
| Steep-up share | 31.2% | 32.1% |
| Downhill share | 43.1% | 37.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 2,187 m | 2,011 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 52.1 m/km | 50.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 2,070 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 75 m | 316 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 21.4% | 15.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 2,188 m | 1,675 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | 336 m |
| Max absolute grade | 54.7% | 41.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,000 m | 571 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 998 m | 907 m |
| Scenic score | 70/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 52.1 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
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 70/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 75/100 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 | Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Sljeme, Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia | Zakopane, Poland |
| Actual distance | 42 km | 40 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Surface | Forest trails and mountain paths (Sjeverna staza broj 44), not road | Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Fell |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest | Mountain, Parkland, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 2,187 m | 2,011 m |
| Climbing density | 52.1 m/km | 50.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 2,188 m | 1,675 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | 336 m |
| Max absolute grade | 54.7% | 41.9% |
| Flat grade share | 13.6% | 14.7% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 21.7% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 500 | 350 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Sljeme, Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Zakopane, Poland
Actual distance
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 42 km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 40 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Laps
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Forest trails and mountain paths (Sjeverna staza broj 44), not road
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents.
Elevation character
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Mountainous
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Trail
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Trail, Fell
Scenery
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Mountain, Forest
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Forest
Atmosphere
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Wilderness, Destination
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Technical
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 2,187 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 2,011 m
Climbing density
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 52.1 m/km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 50.3 m/km
Total descent
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 2,188 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 1,675 m
Net elevation
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- -1 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 336 m
Max absolute grade
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 54.7%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 41.9%
Flat grade share
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 13.6%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7%
GAP factor
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Unavailable
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 21.7%
Cutoff
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 500
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 350
Entry model
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Open
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) 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.