Flat grade share
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 69.5% Favoured
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon vs Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofZurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon or Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 69.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 335 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -26 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 13.9%
- lower ascent
- 2,694 m
- climbing density
- 64.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,288 m
- maximum grade
- 49.7%
| Metric | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 69.5% ✓ | 13.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 15.1% | 54.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.5% | 41.6% |
| Downhill share | 15.4% | 31.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 335 m | 2,694 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.9 m/km | 64.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,010 m | 3,060 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 33 m | 352 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 11.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 362 m | 1,406 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -26 m | 1,288 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 49.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 678 m | 862 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 652 m | 2,150 m |
| Scenic score | 67/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 64.6 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
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 90/100 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 | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Madrid, Spain | Granada, Spain |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 41.7 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Road | Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside | City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Nighttime, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 335 m | 2,694 m |
| Climbing density | 7.9 m/km | 64.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 362 m | 1,406 m |
| Net elevation | -26 m | 1,288 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | 49.7% |
| Flat grade share | 69.5% | 13.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 7:50:00 | 10:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 450 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Madrid, Spain
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Granada, Spain
Actual distance
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 41.7 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Point To Point
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Road
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent.
Elevation character
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Rolling
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Road
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Nighttime, Destination, Community
Technicality
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Non Technical
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 335 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 2,694 m
Climbing density
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 7.9 m/km
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 64.6 m/km
Total descent
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 362 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 1,406 m
Net elevation
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- -26 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 1,288 m
Max absolute grade
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 8.7%
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 49.7%
Flat grade share
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 69.5%
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 13.9%
GAP factor
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 0.3%
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- 7:50:00
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 10:00:00
Field cap
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Unavailable
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada Marathon
- 450
Entry model
- Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon
- Open
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada 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.