Flat grade share
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 80.9% Favoured
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon vs Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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 Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 21.7%
- flat grade share
- 14.7%
- lower ascent
- 2,011 m
- climbing density
- 50.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 336 m
- maximum grade
- 41.9%
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 80.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 227 m
- climbing density
- 5.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
| Metric | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon | Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 14.7% | 80.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 21.7% | 0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 48.2% | 9.8% |
| Steep-up share | 32.1% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 2,011 m | 227 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 50.3 m/km | 5.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,070 m | 500 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 316 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 15.3% | 2.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,675 m | 228 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 336 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 41.9% | 7.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 571 m | 0 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 907 m | -1 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5.4 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
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 85/100 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 | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon | Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zakopane, Poland | Gdańsk, Poland |
| Actual distance | 40 km | 42.2 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. | Road |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Flat |
| Terrain | Trail, Fell | Road |
| Scenery | Mountain, Parkland, Forest | City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 2,011 m | 227 m |
| Climbing density | 50.3 m/km | 5.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,675 m | 228 m |
| Net elevation | 336 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 41.9% | 7.8% |
| Flat grade share | 14.7% | 80.9% |
| GAP factor | 21.7% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 5:30:00 |
| Field cap | 350 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Zakopane, Poland
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Gdańsk, Poland
Actual distance
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 40 km
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Held
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Loop
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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.
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountainous
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Trail, Fell
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Forest
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Technical
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 2,011 m
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 227 m
Climbing density
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 50.3 m/km
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5.4 m/km
Total descent
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 1,675 m
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 228 m
Net elevation
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 336 m
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 41.9%
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 7.8%
Flat grade share
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 14.7%
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 80.9%
GAP factor
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 21.7%
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Unavailable
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- 5:30:00
Field cap
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- 350
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Marathon
- Open
- Energa Gdańsk Maraton 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 Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon?
Energa Gdańsk Maraton Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.