Flat grade share
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9%
Uppsala Marathon vs Stockholm Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofUppsala Marathon or Stockholm Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Uppsala Marathon and Stockholm Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Uppsala Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Stockholm Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 91.9%
- lower ascent
- 166 m
- climbing density
- 3.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.2%
| Metric | Uppsala Marathon | Stockholm Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 91.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 3.7% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 4.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 166 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 3.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 1,270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 1.8% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 166 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 5.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 21 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 21 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 92/100 ✓ | 87/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 1,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Net elevation (m)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Uppsala Marathon
- 73/100
- Stockholm Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Uppsala Marathon
- 92/100 Favoured
- Stockholm Marathon
- 87/100
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 | Uppsala Marathon | Stockholm Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Uppsala, Sweden | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Laps |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt |
| Laps | Unavailable | 2 |
| Elevation character | Flat | Rolling |
| Terrain | Mixed, Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside | City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive | Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 166 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 3.9 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 166 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 5.2% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 91.9% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Field cap | 1,500 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Uppsala Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Stockholm Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Uppsala Marathon
- Uppsala, Sweden
- Stockholm Marathon
- Stockholm, Sweden
Actual distance
- Uppsala Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Stockholm Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Uppsala Marathon
- Held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Uppsala Marathon
- Not held
- Stockholm Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Uppsala Marathon
- Loop
- Stockholm Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- Asphalt
Laps
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 2
Elevation character
- Uppsala Marathon
- Flat
- Stockholm Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Uppsala Marathon
- Mixed, Road
- Stockholm Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Uppsala Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Lakeside
- Stockholm Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Lakeside, Island, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Uppsala Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive
- Stockholm Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Uppsala Marathon
- Non Technical
- Stockholm Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Climbing density
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 3.9 m/km
Total descent
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 166 m
Net elevation
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 5.2%
Flat grade share
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 91.9%
GAP factor
- Uppsala Marathon
- Unavailable
- Stockholm Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Uppsala Marathon
- 7:00:00
- Stockholm Marathon
- 6:30:00
Field cap
- Uppsala Marathon
- 1,500
- Stockholm Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Uppsala Marathon
- Open
- Stockholm 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.