Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7% Favoured
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K vs Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPlitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K or Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K — which comes out ahead?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.1%
- flat grade share
- 25.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 157 m
- climbing density
- 17.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 6.7%
Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 21.1%
- lower ascent
- 1,141 m
- climbing density
- 39.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -44 m
- maximum grade
- 49.7%
| Metric | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K | Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 25.7% ✓ | 21.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Steep-up share | 5.8% | 24.0% |
| Downhill share | 37.1% | 43.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 157 m | 1,141 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 17.4 m/km | 39.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,950 m | 1,230 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 109 m | 250 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.7% | 20.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 154 m | 1,185 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | -44 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 49.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 662 m | 46 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 664 m | 2 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 64/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 1,141 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 39.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 1,230 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 1,185 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 64/100 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 | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K | Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Plitvička Jezera, Croatia | Omiš, Croatia |
| Actual distance | 9 km | 29.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mountain trail and rocky coastal paths |
| Terrain | Road | Beach, Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside | Coastal, Riverside, City, Mountain, Forest, Canyon, Historic, Island, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness | Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness |
| Total ascent | 157 m | 1,141 m |
| Climbing density | 17.4 m/km | 39.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 154 m | 1,185 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | -44 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 49.7% |
| Flat grade share | 25.7% | 21.1% |
| GAP factor | 2.1% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 8:00:00 |
| Field cap | 500 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Omiš, Croatia
Actual distance
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 9 km
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 29.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Held
Course type
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Point To Point
Surface
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Mountain trail and rocky coastal paths
Terrain
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Road
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Beach, Trail
Scenery
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Coastal, Riverside, City, Mountain, Forest, Canyon, Historic, Island, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness
Total ascent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 157 m
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 1,141 m
Climbing density
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 17.4 m/km
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 39.2 m/km
Total descent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 154 m
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 1,185 m
Net elevation
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2 m
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- -44 m
Max absolute grade
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 6.7%
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 49.7%
Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7%
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 21.1%
GAP factor
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2.1%
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- 8:00:00
Field cap
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 500
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Open
- Dalmacija Ultra Trail 29K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.