Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay vs Generali Genève Marathon Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSpurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay or Generali Genève Marathon Relay — which comes out ahead?
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -2.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 90.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 42 m
- climbing density
- 2.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -101 m
- maximum grade
- 8.1%
Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3%
- flat grade share
- 82.3%
- lower ascent
- 183 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -53 m
- maximum grade
- 9.0%
| Metric | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay | Generali Genève Marathon Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 90.6% ✓ | 82.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -2.3% ✓ | -0.3% |
| Uphill share | 2.0% | 7.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 7.4% | 10.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 42 m | 183 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.0 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,000 m | 1,420 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 23 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 143 m | 236 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -101 m | -53 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 257 m | 428 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 156 m | 375 m |
| Scenic score | 20/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 84/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 4.3 m/km
Longest climb length (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
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 84/100 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 | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay | Generali Genève Marathon Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Austin, Texas | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Riverside | City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Competitive, Festival | Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City |
| Total ascent | 42 m | 183 m |
| Climbing density | 2.0 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 143 m | 236 m |
| Net elevation | -101 m | -53 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Flat grade share | 90.6% | 82.3% |
| GAP factor | -2.3% | -0.3% |
| Cutoff | 4:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Austin, Texas
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Geneva, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 21.1 km
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Held
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Held
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Held
Scenery
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- City, Riverside
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic
Atmosphere
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Big City, Competitive, Festival
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City
Total ascent
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 42 m
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 183 m
Climbing density
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 2.0 m/km
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 4.3 m/km
Total descent
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 143 m
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 236 m
Net elevation
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- -101 m
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- -53 m
Max absolute grade
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 8.1%
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 9.0%
Flat grade share
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 90.6%
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 82.3%
GAP factor
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- -2.3%
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- -0.3%
Cutoff
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 4:00:00
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Open
- Generali Genève 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, Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay or Generali Genève Marathon Relay?
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.