Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 88.6% Favoured
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon vs SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon or SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 88.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 162 m
- climbing density
- 3.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 84.4%
- lower ascent
- 103 m
- climbing density
- 4.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.9%
| Metric | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 88.6% ✓ | 84.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 0.4% |
| Uphill share | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Steep-up share | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Downhill share | 6.4% | 9.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 162 m | 103 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.8 m/km | 4.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 760 m | 760 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 27 m | 27 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 163 m | 104 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 437 m | 437 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 435 m | 435 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 | 89/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon | SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lucerne, Switzerland | Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Lakeside, Waterfront, Historic, City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest | City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 162 m | 103 m |
| Climbing density | 3.8 m/km | 4.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 163 m | 104 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Flat grade share | 88.6% | 84.4% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Lucerne, Switzerland
Actual distance
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 42.2 km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Held
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Loop
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Loop
Elevation character
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Road
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Lakeside, Waterfront, Historic, City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- City, Coastal, Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Historic, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Non Technical
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 162 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 103 m
Climbing density
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 3.8 m/km
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 4.9 m/km
Total descent
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 163 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 104 m
Net elevation
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- -2 m
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 7.8%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 7.9%
Flat grade share
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 88.6%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 84.4%
GAP factor
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- 0.3%
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- 0.4%
Entry model
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Open
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon
- Championship
- SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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, SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon or SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Half Marathon?
SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.