Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon
- 98.2% Favoured
Zürich Marathon vs Generali Genève Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZürich Marathon or Generali Genève Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zürich Marathon and Generali Genève Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Zürich Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0%
- flat grade share
- 98.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 66 m
- climbing density
- 1.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 5.9%
Generali Genève Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 82.3%
- lower ascent
- 183 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -53 m
- maximum grade
- 9.0%
| Metric | Zürich Marathon | Generali Genève Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 98.2% ✓ | 82.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% | -0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 66 m | 183 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 1.6 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 330 m | 1,420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 8 m | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 68 m | 236 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -53 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 410 m | 428 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 408 m | 375 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0%
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.9%
Steep-up share
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0%
Downhill share
- Zürich Marathon
- 1.0%
Total ascent (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 66 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Zürich Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 330 m
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 1,420 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
- Zürich Marathon
- 2.5%
Total descent (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 68 m
Net elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Zürich Marathon
- 5.9%
Start elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 410 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 408 m
Scenic score
- Zürich Marathon
- 55/100
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zürich Marathon
- 91/100 Favoured
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 80/100
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 | Zürich Marathon | Generali Genève Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road/asphalt |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Historic | City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 66 m | 183 m |
| Climbing density | 1.6 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 68 m | 236 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -53 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Flat grade share | 98.2% | 82.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zürich Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Generali Genève Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zürich Marathon
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Geneva, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Zürich Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zürich Marathon
- Held
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zürich Marathon
- Held
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Zürich Marathon
- Out And Back
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Zürich Marathon
- Unavailable
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Road/asphalt
Elevation character
- Zürich Marathon
- Flat
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Zürich Marathon
- Road
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Zürich Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic
- Generali Genève Marathon
- City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic
Atmosphere
- Zürich Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City
Technicality
- Zürich Marathon
- Non Technical
- Generali Genève Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Zürich Marathon
- 66 m
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 183 m
Climbing density
- Zürich Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
Total descent
- Zürich Marathon
- 68 m
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 236 m
Net elevation
- Zürich Marathon
- -2 m
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -53 m
Max absolute grade
- Zürich Marathon
- 5.9%
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 9.0%
Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon
- 98.2%
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 82.3%
GAP factor
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0%
- Generali Genève Marathon
- -0.3%
Cutoff
- Zürich Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Generali Genève Marathon
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- Zürich Marathon
- Open
- Generali Genève 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, Zürich Marathon or Generali Genève Marathon?
Generali Genève Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.