Flat grade share
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 86.7% Favoured
Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay vs Stuttgart-Lauf 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 Stuttgart-Lauf Relay — which comes out ahead?
Stuttgart-Lauf Relay has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
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%
Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 86.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 100 m
- climbing density
- 4.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 9.8%
| Metric | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay | Stuttgart-Lauf Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 63.6% | 86.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.9% | 0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 17.8% | 5.5% |
| Steep-up share | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 18.6% | 7.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 205 m | 100 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.7 m/km | 4.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 630 m | 800 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 34 m | 13 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 205 m | 100 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 104 m | 220 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 103 m | 219 m |
| Scenic score | 53/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 82/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 100 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 4.7 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 800 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 100 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 220 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 219 m
Scenic score
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Stuttgart-Lauf 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 | Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay | Stuttgart-Lauf Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Dortmund, Germany | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic | City, Parkland, Vineyard, Riverside, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Festival, Big City, Community |
| Total ascent | 205 m | 100 m |
| Climbing density | 9.7 m/km | 4.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 205 m | 100 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| Flat grade share | 63.6% | 86.7% |
| GAP factor | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| 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).
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Dortmund, Germany
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Stuttgart, Germany
Actual distance
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 21.1 km
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Held
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Held
Scenery
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- City, Lakeside, Parkland, Historic
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- City, Parkland, Vineyard, Riverside, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Festival, Big City, Community
Total ascent
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 100 m
Climbing density
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 9.7 m/km
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 4.7 m/km
Total descent
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 205 m
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 100 m
Net elevation
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- -1 m
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 8.8%
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 9.8%
Flat grade share
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 63.6%
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 86.7%
GAP factor
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 0.9%
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 3:00:00
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- 250
- Stuttgart-Lauf Relay
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon Dortmund Relay
- Open
- Stuttgart-Lauf 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 Stuttgart-Lauf Relay?
Stuttgart-Lauf Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.