Flat grade share
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9% Favoured
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 85.3%
Stockholm Marathon vs Copenhagen Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofStockholm Marathon or Copenhagen Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Stockholm Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Stockholm Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 91.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 166 m
- climbing density
- 3.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.2%
Copenhagen Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 85.3%
- lower ascent
- 220 m
- climbing density
- 5.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.4%
| Metric | Stockholm Marathon | Copenhagen Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 91.9% ✓ | 85.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% ✓ | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 166 m | 220 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.9 m/km | 5.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,270 m | 330 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 23 m | 9 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 166 m | 219 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 21 m | 14 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 21 m | 14 m |
| Scenic score | 88/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 ✓ | 83/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 220 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 1,270 m
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 330 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 219 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Stockholm Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 61/100
Conditions
- Stockholm Marathon
- 87/100 Favoured
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 83/100
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 | Stockholm Marathon | Copenhagen Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Stockholm, Sweden | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Surface | Asphalt | Road |
| Laps | 2 | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland | City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination | Big City, Community, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 166 m | 220 m |
| Climbing density | 3.9 m/km | 5.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 166 m | 219 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Flat grade share | 91.9% | 85.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 30,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Ballot |
Schedule
- Stockholm Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Copenhagen Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Stockholm Marathon
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Actual distance
- Stockholm Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Stockholm Marathon
- Laps
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Stockholm Marathon
- Asphalt
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Road
Laps
- Stockholm Marathon
- 2
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Stockholm Marathon
- Rolling
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Stockholm Marathon
- Road
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Stockholm Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland
- Copenhagen Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Stockholm Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Big City, Community, Destination
Technicality
- Stockholm Marathon
- Moderate
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 220 m
Climbing density
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
Total descent
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 219 m
Net elevation
- Stockholm Marathon
- -0 m
- Copenhagen Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Stockholm Marathon
- 5.2%
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.4%
Flat grade share
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9%
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 85.3%
GAP factor
- Stockholm Marathon
- 0.2%
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Stockholm Marathon
- 6:30:00
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Stockholm Marathon
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 30,000
Entry model
- Stockholm Marathon
- Open
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Ballot
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, Stockholm Marathon or Copenhagen Marathon?
Stockholm Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.