Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) vs Stort30 Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDaytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) or Stort30 Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 100.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 39 m
- climbing density
- 0.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 1.7%
Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 95.8%
- lower ascent
- 99 m
- climbing density
- 2.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 7.1%
| Metric | Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) | Stort30 Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 100.0% ✓ | 95.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.0% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 39 m | 99 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 0.2 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 5,380 m | 430 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 4 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 40 m | 98 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 3 m | 83 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2 m | 83 m |
| Value | Unavailable | 80/100 |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 34/100 |
| Conditions | 72/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Entry fee (GBP) | Unavailable | £55 |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | Unavailable | £185 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 2.0 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)
Value
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 80/100
Scenic score
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 100/100 Favoured
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 34/100
Conditions
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 81/100 Favoured
Entry fee (GBP)
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
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 | Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) | Stort30 Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-12 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Jacksonville Beach, Florida | Bishop's Stortford, East Of England |
| Actual distance | 160.9 km | 48.3 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Out And Back |
| Surface | Pavement | Mostly grassy trail or graded footpath, with graded gravel paths and riverside trail; first and last half mile on footpath/tarmac. |
| Elevation character | Flat | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Towpath, Trail |
| Scenery | Coastal, Island, Canyon, Waterfront, Historic, City | Riverside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Community, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 39 m | 99 m |
| Climbing density | 0.2 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 40 m | 98 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Flat grade share | 100.0% | 95.8% |
| GAP factor | -0.0% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 31:00:00 | 8:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 64 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | Unavailable | £55 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | Unavailable | £185 |
| Cost model origin | Unavailable | National Average |
Schedule
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-12 (legacy event-level date).
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Bishop's Stortford, East Of England
Actual distance
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 160.9 km
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 48.3 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Held
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Held
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Point To Point
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Pavement
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Mostly grassy trail or graded footpath, with graded gravel paths and riverside trail; first and last half mile on footpath/tarmac.
Elevation character
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Flat
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Road, Beach
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Towpath, Trail
Scenery
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Coastal, Island, Canyon, Waterfront, Historic, City
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Riverside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Unavailable
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Community, Competitive
Technicality
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Non Technical
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 39 m
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 99 m
Climbing density
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 0.2 m/km
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 2.0 m/km
Total descent
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 40 m
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 98 m
Net elevation
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- -1 m
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 1.7%
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 7.1%
Flat grade share
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 100.0%
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 95.8%
GAP factor
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- -0.0%
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- 31:00:00
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 8:00:00
Field cap
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Unavailable
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- 64
Entry model
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Open
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- Open
Entry fee
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Unavailable
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- £55
Lowest modelled true cost
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Unavailable
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- £185
Cost model origin
- Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet)
- Unavailable
- Stort30 Ultramarathon
- National Average
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, Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) or Stort30 Ultramarathon?
Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.