Flat grade share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
NUTS Karhunkierros 36K vs NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNUTS Karhunkierros 36K or NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K — which comes out ahead?
NUTS Karhunkierros 36K has the stronger available profile on conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 5.1%
- flat grade share
- 38.2%
- lower ascent
- 697 m
- climbing density
- 19.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 127 m
- maximum grade
- 21.4%
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | NUTS Karhunkierros 36K | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 38.2% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 5.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 36.1% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 9.4% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 25.8% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 697 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 19.6 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 600 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 79 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 13.2% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 570 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 127 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 21.4% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 240 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 367 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 93/100 ✓ | 91/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 19.6 m/km
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 100/100
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- 100/100
Conditions
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 93/100 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 | NUTS Karhunkierros 36K | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-28 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Kuusamo / Ruka, Finland | Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland |
| Actual distance | 35.5 km | 11 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Natural hiking trail (single Track and forest paths) through Oulanka National Park, including technical sections, hilltops/fells, river gorges and suspension (hanging) bridges. | Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope. |
| Terrain | Trail, Fell | Trail, Fell |
| Scenery | Mountain, Forest, Riverside, Canyon, Parkland, Lakeside | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Parkland, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Total ascent | 697 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 19.6 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 570 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 127 m | 490 m |
| Max absolute grade | 21.4% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 38.2% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 5.1% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 10:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-28 (legacy event-level date).
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Kuusamo / Ruka, Finland
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland
Actual distance
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 35.5 km
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- 11 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Not held
Course type
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Point To Point
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Surface
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Natural hiking trail (single Track and forest paths) through Oulanka National Park, including technical sections, hilltops/fells, river gorges and suspension (hanging) bridges.
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope.
Terrain
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Trail, Fell
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Trail, Fell
Scenery
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Mountain, Forest, Riverside, Canyon, Parkland, Lakeside
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Parkland, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Wilderness, Destination, Scenic Tour
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Total ascent
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 697 m
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 19.6 m/km
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 570 m
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 127 m
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- 490 m
Max absolute grade
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 21.4%
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 38.2%
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 5.1%
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- 10:00:00
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- NUTS Karhunkierros 36K
- Open
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 11K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.