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