Flat grade share
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 92.6% Favoured
SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay vs Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) 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 Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay — which comes out ahead?
SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay and Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
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%
Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.1%
- flat grade share
- 36.2%
- lower ascent
- 114 m
- climbing density
- 19.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 14.3%
| Metric | SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay | Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.6% ✓ | 36.2% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% ✓ | 3.1% |
| Uphill share | 3.7% | 28.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 13.7% |
| Downhill share | 3.7% | 35.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 188 m | 114 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.5 m/km | 19.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,610 m | 170 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 35 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 182 m | 113 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 5 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.5% | 14.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 102 m | 107 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 107 m | 108 m |
| Scenic score | 77/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 91/100 | 94/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 4.5 m/km
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 19.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 1,610 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
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 78/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 94/100 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 | SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay | Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-21 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Budapest, Hungary | Budapest, Hungary |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 6 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Island | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Island, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 188 m | 114 m |
| Climbing density | 4.5 m/km | 19.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 182 m | 113 m |
| Net elevation | 5 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 15.5% | 14.3% |
| Flat grade share | 92.6% | 36.2% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-21 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Budapest, Hungary
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- Budapest, Hungary
Actual distance
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 42.2 km
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 6 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Held
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Held
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- Held
Scenery
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Island
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Island, Parkland
Atmosphere
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 188 m
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 114 m
Climbing density
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 4.5 m/km
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 19.0 m/km
Total descent
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 182 m
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 113 m
Net elevation
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 5 m
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 15.5%
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 14.3%
Flat grade share
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 92.6%
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 36.2%
GAP factor
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 0.3%
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- 3.1%
Cutoff
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- 5:30:00
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) Relay
- Unavailable
Entry model
- SPAR Budapest Marathon Relay
- Open
- Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) 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 Telekom Vivicittá (Budapest) 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.