Flat grade share
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 90.4% Favoured
Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay vs Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofHaspa Marathon Hamburg Relay or Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay — which comes out ahead?
Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 90.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 155 m
- climbing density
- 3.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.5%
Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9%
- flat grade share
- 63.6%
- lower ascent
- 205 m
- climbing density
- 9.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.8%
| Metric | Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 90.4% ✓ | 63.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% ✓ | 0.9% |
| Uphill share | 4.9% | 17.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| Downhill share | 4.7% | 18.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 155 m | 205 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.7 m/km | 9.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,170 m | 630 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 19 m | 34 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 155 m | 205 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 16 m | 104 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 16 m | 103 m |
| Scenic score | 80/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Conditions | 88/100 ✓ | 82/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 3.7 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 1,170 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 80/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 88/100 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 | Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Hamburg, Germany | Dortmund, Germany |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 155 m | 205 m |
| Climbing density | 3.7 m/km | 9.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 155 m | 205 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| Flat grade share | 90.4% | 63.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 3:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 250 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- Hamburg, Germany
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Dortmund, Germany
Actual distance
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 42.2 km
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- Held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- Held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
Scenery
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- City, Riverside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic
Atmosphere
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- Big City, Festival
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 155 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
Climbing density
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 3.7 m/km
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 9.7 m/km
Total descent
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 155 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
Net elevation
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 0 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 5.5%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 8.8%
Flat grade share
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 90.4%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 63.6%
GAP factor
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 0.2%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 0.9%
Cutoff
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- 6:00:00
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 3:00:00
Field cap
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 250
Entry model
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay
- Open
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 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, Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay or Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay?
Haspa Marathon Hamburg Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.