Flat grade share
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 92.6% Favoured
SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay vs NN Ultrabalaton Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSPAR Budapest Marathon Relay or NN Ultrabalaton Relay — which comes out ahead?
SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 188 m
- climbing density
- 4.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 5 m
- maximum grade
- 15.5%
NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.4%
- flat grade share
- 67.4%
- lower ascent
- 2,073 m
- climbing density
- 9.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 25.0%
| Metric | SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay | NN Ultrabalaton Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.6% ✓ | 67.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 1.4% |
| Uphill share | 3.7% | 16.5% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Downhill share | 3.7% | 16.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 188 m | 2,073 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.5 m/km | 9.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,610 m | 810 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 35 m | 38 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 182 m | 2,074 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 5 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.5% | 25.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 102 m | 109 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 107 m | 108 m |
| Scenic score | 77/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 91/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 2,073 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 4.5 m/km
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 9.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 1,610 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 2,074 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Unavailable
Conditions
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Unavailable
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 | SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay | NN Ultrabalaton Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Budapest, Hungary | Balatonfüred, Hungary |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 209 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Island | Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Festival, Community, Nighttime |
| Total ascent | 188 m | 2,073 m |
| Climbing density | 4.5 m/km | 9.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 182 m | 2,074 m |
| Net elevation | 5 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.5% | 25.0% |
| Flat grade share | 92.6% | 67.4% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 31:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Budapest, Hungary
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Balatonfüred, Hungary
Actual distance
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 42.2 km
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 209 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Held
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Held
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Held
Scenery
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Island
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- Festival, Community, Nighttime
Total ascent
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 188 m
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 2,073 m
Climbing density
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 4.5 m/km
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 9.9 m/km
Total descent
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 182 m
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 2,074 m
Net elevation
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 5 m
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 15.5%
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 25.0%
Flat grade share
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 92.6%
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 67.4%
GAP factor
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 0.3%
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 1.4%
Cutoff
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 5:30:00
- NN Ultrabalaton Relay
- 31:00:00
Entry model
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Open
- NN Ultrabalaton 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, SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay or NN Ultrabalaton Relay?
SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.