Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon
- 98.2% Favoured
Zürich Marathon vs Jersey City Marathon & Half 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 Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Zürich Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zürich Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 98.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 66 m
- climbing density
- 1.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 5.9%
Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 97.6%
- lower ascent
- 68 m
- climbing density
- 1.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 4.9%
| Metric | Zürich Marathon | Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 98.2% ✓ | 97.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 66 m | 68 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 1.6 m/km | 1.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 330 m | 1,100 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 8 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 68 m | 69 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 410 m | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 408 m | 3 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0% 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
Longest climb length (m)
- Zürich Marathon
- 330 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
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Zürich Marathon
- 91/100 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 | Zürich Marathon | Jersey City Marathon & Half 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 2026-04-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| 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 | Laps |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Historic | City, Waterfront, Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 66 m | 68 m |
| Climbing density | 1.6 m/km | 1.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 68 m | 69 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Flat grade share | 98.2% | 97.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Zürich Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zürich Marathon
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Jersey City, New Jersey
Actual distance
- Zürich Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zürich Marathon
- Held
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zürich Marathon
- Held
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Zürich Marathon
- Out And Back
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Zürich Marathon
- Unavailable
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Zürich Marathon
- Flat
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Zürich Marathon
- Road
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Zürich Marathon
- City, Lakeside, Historic
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Zürich Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive
Technicality
- Zürich Marathon
- Non Technical
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Zürich Marathon
- 66 m
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 68 m
Climbing density
- Zürich Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
Total descent
- Zürich Marathon
- 68 m
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 69 m
Net elevation
- Zürich Marathon
- -2 m
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Zürich Marathon
- 5.9%
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 4.9%
Flat grade share
- Zürich Marathon
- 98.2%
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 97.6%
GAP factor
- Zürich Marathon
- 0.0%
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Zürich Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- Zürich Marathon
- Open
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Zürich Marathon
- Unavailable
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
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 Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon?
Zürich Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.