Flat grade share
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 55.7% Favoured
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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 and Race to the Stones Ultramarathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon | Race to the Stones Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 25.3% | 55.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 5.7% | 1.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 37.6% | 23.4% |
| Steep-up share | 16.1% | 4.0% |
| Downhill share | 37.1% | 20.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,308 m | 1,260 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 24.9 m/km | 12.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,340 m | 3,220 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 146 m | 116 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,305 m | 1,228 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | 32 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 19.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 49 m | 125 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 51 m | 157 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Conditions | 67/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
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.
| Fact | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon | Race to the Stones Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-10-24 | 2026-07-11 |
| Location | Eastbourne, South East | Lewknor to Avebury, South East |
| Actual distance | 52.6 km | 100 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mix of trail, tarmac and riverside paths |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Trail, Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront | Forest, Riverside, Historic, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,308 m | 1,260 m |
| Climbing density | 24.9 m/km | 12.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,305 m | 1,228 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | 32 m |
| Max absolute grade | 31.2% | 19.4% |
| Flat grade share | 25.3% | 55.7% |
| GAP factor | 5.7% | 1.9% |
| Cutoff | 9:00:00 | 30:00:00 |
| Field cap | 200 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Qualifier | Open |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Race to the Stones Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.