Flat grade share
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 89.9% Favoured
Mein Freiburg Marathon 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 ofMein Freiburg Marathon Relay or Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay — which comes out ahead?
Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 89.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 105 m
- climbing density
- 5.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.2%
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 | Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 89.9% ✓ | 63.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% ✓ | 0.9% |
| Uphill share | 4.4% | 17.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| Downhill share | 5.7% | 18.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 105 m | 205 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.0 m/km | 9.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,210 m | 630 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 13 m | 34 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 104 m | 205 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 250 m | 104 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 251 m | 103 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 82/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 5.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 1,210 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
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 91/100 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 | Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Dortmund, Germany |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Asphalt | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Forest, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 105 m | 205 m |
| Climbing density | 5.0 m/km | 9.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 104 m | 205 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Flat grade share | 89.9% | 63.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 250 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (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
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Dortmund, Germany
Actual distance
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 21.1 km
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
Surface
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Asphalt
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- City, Forest, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic
Atmosphere
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Big City, Scenic Tour
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 105 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
Climbing density
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 5.0 m/km
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 9.7 m/km
Total descent
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 104 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
Net elevation
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 1 m
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 6.2%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 8.8%
Flat grade share
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 89.9%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 63.6%
GAP factor
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 0.2%
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 0.9%
Cutoff
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 3:00:00
Field cap
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 250
Entry model
- Mein Freiburg Marathon 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, Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay or Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay?
Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.