Flat grade share
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 25.3% Favoured
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 22.8%
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon vs Beachy Head Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBeachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon or Beachy Head Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 5.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 25.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,308 m
- climbing density
- 24.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 31.2%
Beachy Head Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.3%
- flat grade share
- 22.8%
- lower ascent
- 1,144 m
- climbing density
- 27.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 31.2%
| Metric | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon | Beachy Head Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 25.3% ✓ | 22.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 5.7% ✓ | 6.3% |
| Uphill share | 37.6% | 39.3% |
| Steep-up share | 16.1% | 16.7% |
| Downhill share | 37.1% | 37.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,308 m | 1,144 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 24.9 m/km | 27.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,340 m | 2,340 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 146 m | 146 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,305 m | 1,143 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 49 m | 49 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 51 m | 51 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 | 98/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 67/100 | 67/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 5.7% Favoured
Uphill share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 39.3%
Steep-up share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 16.7%
Downhill share
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 37.9%
Total ascent (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,144 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 24.9 m/km
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 27.1 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 2,340 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 146 m
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,143 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 31.2%
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 98/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 67/100
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon | Beachy Head Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Eastbourne, South East | Eastbourne, South East |
| Actual distance | 52.6 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Trail |
| Surface | Unavailable | Off Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Trail, Mixed, Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront | Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 1,308 m | 1,144 m |
| Climbing density | 24.9 m/km | 27.1 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,305 m | 1,143 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| Flat grade share | 25.3% | 22.8% |
| GAP factor | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Cutoff | 9:00:00 | 9:00:00 |
| Field cap | 200 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Qualifier | Open |
Schedule
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Beachy Head Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Eastbourne, South East
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Eastbourne, South East
Actual distance
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 52.6 km
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Trail
Surface
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Off Road
Elevation character
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Road
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Trail, Mixed, Road
Scenery
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,308 m
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,144 m
Climbing density
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 24.9 m/km
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 27.1 m/km
Total descent
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,305 m
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1,143 m
Net elevation
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 2 m
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 31.2%
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 31.2%
Flat grade share
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 25.3%
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 22.8%
GAP factor
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 5.7%
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 6.3%
Cutoff
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 9:00:00
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 9:00:00
Field cap
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 200
- Beachy Head Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Qualifier
- Beachy Head Marathon
- 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, Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon or Beachy Head Marathon?
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.