Flat grade share
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 27.6% Favoured
Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K vs Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofEthias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K or Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 8.9%
- flat grade share
- 27.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 759 m
- climbing density
- 31.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -47 m
- maximum grade
- 39.7%
Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 27.5%
- lower ascent
- 1,260 m
- climbing density
- 28.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -206 m
- maximum grade
- 56.7%
| Metric | Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K | Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 27.6% ✓ | 27.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 8.9% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 36.0% | 34.1% |
| Steep-up share | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| Downhill share | 36.4% | 38.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 759 m | 1,260 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 31.6 m/km | 28.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,990 m | 570 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 104 m | 95 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.2% | 16.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 806 m | 1,465 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -47 m | -206 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.7% | 56.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 111 m | 269 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 64 m | 63 m |
| Scenic score | 70/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 | 89/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 31.6 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
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 70/100 Favoured
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K | Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Liège, Belgium | Liège, Belgium |
| Actual distance | 24 km | 45 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Asphalt | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 759 m | 1,260 m |
| Climbing density | 31.6 m/km | 28.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 806 m | 1,465 m |
| Net elevation | -47 m | -206 m |
| Max absolute grade | 39.7% | 56.7% |
| Flat grade share | 27.6% | 27.5% |
| GAP factor | 8.9% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Liège, Belgium
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Liège, Belgium
Actual distance
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 24 km
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- 45 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Held
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Held
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Point To Point
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Asphalt
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
Total ascent
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 759 m
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- 1,260 m
Climbing density
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 31.6 m/km
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- 28.0 m/km
Total descent
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 806 m
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- 1,465 m
Net elevation
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- -47 m
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- -206 m
Max absolute grade
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 39.7%
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- 56.7%
Flat grade share
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 27.6%
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- 27.5%
GAP factor
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- 8.9%
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole 24K
- Open
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.