Flat grade share
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 16.8% Favoured
Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 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 ofSljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon or Ultra Trail Učka Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Ultra Trail Učka Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- flat grade share
- 13.6%
- lower ascent
- 2,187 m
- climbing density
- 52.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 54.7%
Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- flat grade share
- 16.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 2,224 m
- climbing density
- 53.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -3 m
- maximum grade
- 52.8%
| Metric | Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon | Ultra Trail Učka Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 13.6% | 16.8% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 43.2% | 40.2% |
| Steep-up share | 31.2% | 31.5% |
| Downhill share | 43.1% | 43.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 2,187 m | 2,224 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 52.1 m/km | 53.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 2,990 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 75 m | 565 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 2,188 m | 2,227 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 54.7% | 52.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,000 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 998 m | 2 m |
| Scenic score | 70/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 75/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,224 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 52.1 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 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 | Ultra Trail Učka 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 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Sljeme, Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia | Mošćenička Draga, Croatia |
| Actual distance | 42 km | 42 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 | Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Beach |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest | Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 2,187 m | 2,224 m |
| Climbing density | 52.1 m/km | 53.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 2,188 m | 2,227 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 54.7% | 52.8% |
| Flat grade share | 13.6% | 16.8% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 12:00:00 |
| Field cap | 500 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Sljeme, Medvednica, Zagreb, Croatia
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mošćenička Draga, Croatia
Actual distance
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 42 km
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 42 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Held
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Held
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Laps
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Forest trails and mountain paths (Sjeverna staza broj 44), not road
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park
Elevation character
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Mountainous
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Trail
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Trail, Beach
Scenery
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Mountain, Forest
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest
Atmosphere
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Wilderness, Destination
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- Technical
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 2,187 m
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,224 m
Climbing density
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 52.1 m/km
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 53.0 m/km
Total descent
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 2,188 m
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 2,227 m
Net elevation
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- -1 m
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- -3 m
Max absolute grade
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 54.7%
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 52.8%
Flat grade share
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 13.6%
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 16.8%
Cutoff
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- 12:00:00
Field cap
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) Marathon
- 500
- Ultra Trail Učka Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Sljemenski Maraton (Zagreb) 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.