Flat grade share
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 20.7%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7% Favoured
Ultra Trail Učka 13K vs Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofUltra Trail Učka 13K or Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K — 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
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%
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%
| Metric | Ultra Trail Učka 13K | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 20.7% | 25.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 22.6% | 2.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 38.2% | 37.1% |
| Steep-up share | 26.9% | 5.8% |
| Downhill share | 41.1% | 37.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 609 m | 157 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 46.8 m/km | 17.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,760 m | 2,950 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 343 m | 109 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 19.5% | 3.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 608 m | 154 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 40.6% | 6.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 2 m | 662 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2 m | 664 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 95/100 |
| Conditions | 63/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 22.6%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2.1% Favoured
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
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 63/100
- 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 | Ultra Trail Učka 13K | Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Mošćenička Draga, Croatia | Plitvička Jezera, Croatia |
| Actual distance | 13 km | 9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Beach | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest | Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness |
| Total ascent | 609 m | 157 m |
| Climbing density | 46.8 m/km | 17.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 608 m | 154 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 40.6% | 6.7% |
| Flat grade share | 20.7% | 25.7% |
| GAP factor | 22.6% | 2.1% |
| Cutoff | 4:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 500 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Mošćenička Draga, Croatia
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
Actual distance
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 13 km
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Held
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Held
Course type
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Loop
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Mountain trail with technical and rugged sections through Učka Nature Park
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Beach
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Road
Scenery
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Coastal, Parkland, Mountain, Island, Forest
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
Total ascent
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 609 m
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 157 m
Climbing density
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 46.8 m/km
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 17.4 m/km
Total descent
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 608 m
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 154 m
Net elevation
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- -0 m
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 40.6%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 6.7%
Flat grade share
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 20.7%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 25.7%
GAP factor
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 22.6%
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 2.1%
Cutoff
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- 4:00:00
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Unavailable
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 500
Entry model
- Ultra Trail Učka 13K
- Open
- Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K
- 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, Ultra Trail Učka 13K or Plitvički maraton (Plitvice Marathon) 9K?
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.