Flat grade share
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7% Favoured
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon vs Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon or Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon and Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
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%
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 20.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 13.5%
- lower ascent
- 1,090 m
- climbing density
- 51.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 39.9%
| Metric | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 14.7% ✓ | 13.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 21.7% | 20.6% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 48.2% | 43.0% |
| Steep-up share | 32.1% | 29.2% |
| Downhill share | 37.2% | 43.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 2,011 m | 1,090 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 50.3 m/km | 51.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,070 m | 1,720 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 316 m | 297 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 15.3% | 17.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,675 m | 1,089 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 336 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 41.9% | 39.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 571 m | 905 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 907 m | 906 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 20.6% 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 | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zakopane, Poland | Zakopane, Poland |
| Actual distance | 40 km | 21 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Technical high Mountain tourist trails of the Western Tatras, much of the SkyMarathon ridge above 2000 m; ridge running with steep ascents and descents. | 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 | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Fell | Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Parkland, Forest | Mountain, Parkland, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 2,011 m | 1,090 m |
| Climbing density | 50.3 m/km | 51.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,675 m | 1,089 m |
| Net elevation | 336 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 41.9% | 39.9% |
| Flat grade share | 14.7% | 13.5% |
| GAP factor | 21.7% | 20.6% |
| Field cap | 350 | 350 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Zakopane, Poland
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Zakopane, Poland
Actual distance
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 40 km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 21 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Loop
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- 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.
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half 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
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountainous
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Trail, Fell
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Forest
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Forest
Atmosphere
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 2,011 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 1,090 m
Climbing density
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 50.3 m/km
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 51.9 m/km
Total descent
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 1,675 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 1,089 m
Net elevation
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 336 m
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 41.9%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 39.9%
Flat grade share
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 13.5%
GAP factor
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 21.7%
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 20.6%
Field cap
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 350
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon
- 350
Entry model
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Open
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half 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, Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon or Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon?
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.