Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7% Favoured
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 20.7%
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K vs Ultra Trail Učka 13K
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 Ultra Trail Učka 13K — which comes out ahead?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 25.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 157 m
- climbing density
- 17.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 6.7%
Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 22.6%
- flat grade share
- 20.7%
- lower ascent
- 609 m
- climbing density
- 46.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 40.6%
| Metric | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K | Ultra Trail Učka 13K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 25.7% ✓ | 20.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.1% ✓ | 22.6% |
| Uphill share | 37.1% | 38.2% |
| Steep-up share | 5.8% | 26.9% |
| Downhill share | 37.1% | 41.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 157 m | 609 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 17.4 m/km | 46.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,950 m | 1,760 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 109 m | 343 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.7% | 19.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 154 m | 608 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 40.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 662 m | 2 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 664 m | 2 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 64/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2.1% Favoured
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 22.6%
Uphill share
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 38.2%
Steep-up share
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 26.9%
Downhill share
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 41.1%
Total ascent (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 609 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 46.8 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 1,760 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 343 m
Longest climb average grade
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 19.5%
Total descent (m)
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 608 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 40.6%
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 64/100 Favoured
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 63/100
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 | Ultra Trail Učka 13K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Plitvička Jezera, Croatia | Mošćenička Draga, Croatia |
| Actual distance | 9 km | 13 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park |
| Terrain | Road | Beach |
| Scenery | Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside | Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 157 m | 609 m |
| Climbing density | 17.4 m/km | 46.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 154 m | 608 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 40.6% |
| Flat grade share | 25.7% | 20.7% |
| GAP factor | 2.1% | 22.6% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 4:00:00 |
| 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).
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Mošćenička Draga, Croatia
Actual distance
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 9 km
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 13 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Held
Course type
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Loop
Surface
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park
Terrain
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Road
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Beach
Scenery
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest
Atmosphere
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 157 m
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 609 m
Climbing density
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 17.4 m/km
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 46.8 m/km
Total descent
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 154 m
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 608 m
Net elevation
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2 m
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 6.7%
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 40.6%
Flat grade share
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7%
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 20.7%
GAP factor
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2.1%
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 22.6%
Cutoff
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 4:00:00
Field cap
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 500
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Open
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K or Ultra Trail Učka 13K?
Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.