Flat grade share
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 89.9% Favoured
Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay vs Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay or Mein Freiburg Marathon 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
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%
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%
| Metric | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay | Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 63.6% | 89.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.9% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 17.8% | 4.4% |
| Steep-up share | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 18.6% | 5.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 205 m | 105 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.7 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 630 m | 1,210 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 34 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 205 m | 104 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 104 m | 250 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 103 m | 251 m |
| Scenic score | 53/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 82/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
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 | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay | Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Dortmund, Germany | Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic | City, Forest, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Big City, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 205 m | 105 m |
| Climbing density | 9.7 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 205 m | 104 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Flat grade share | 63.6% | 89.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 3:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 250 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Dortmund, Germany
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Actual distance
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 21.1 km
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Held
Surface
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Unavailable
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Asphalt
Scenery
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- City, Forest, Waterfront, Historic, Riverside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Big City, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 105 m
Climbing density
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 9.7 m/km
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 5.0 m/km
Total descent
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 104 m
Net elevation
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- -1 m
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 8.8%
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 6.2%
Flat grade share
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 63.6%
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 89.9%
GAP factor
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 0.9%
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 3:00:00
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 250
- Mein Freiburg Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Open
- Mein Freiburg Marathon 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, Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay or Mein Freiburg Marathon 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.