Flat grade share
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 55.7% Favoured
Race to the Stones Ultramarathon vs Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRace to the Stones Ultramarathon or Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Race to the Stones Ultramarathon and Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 55.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,260 m
- climbing density
- 12.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 32 m
- maximum grade
- 19.4%
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 5.7%
- flat grade share
- 25.3%
- lower ascent
- 1,308 m
- climbing density
- 24.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 31.2%
| Metric | Race to the Stones Ultramarathon | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 55.7% ✓ | 25.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.9% ✓ | 5.7% |
| Uphill share | 23.4% | 37.6% |
| Steep-up share | 4.0% | 16.1% |
| Downhill share | 20.9% | 37.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,260 m | 1,308 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 12.6 m/km | 24.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,220 m | 2,340 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 116 m | 146 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,228 m | 1,305 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 32 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 19.4% | 31.2% |
| Start elevation (m) | 125 m | 49 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 157 m | 51 m |
| Scenic score | 66/100 | 95/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 66/100 | 67/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 1.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 12.6 m/km
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 24.9 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
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 95/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 67/100 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 | Race to the Stones Ultramarathon | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lewknor to Avebury, South East | Eastbourne, South East |
| Actual distance | 100 km | 52.6 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mix of trail, tarmac and riverside paths | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Road | Road |
| Scenery | Forest, Riverside, Historic, Countryside | Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Festival, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,260 m | 1,308 m |
| Climbing density | 12.6 m/km | 24.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,228 m | 1,305 m |
| Net elevation | 32 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 19.4% | 31.2% |
| Flat grade share | 55.7% | 25.3% |
| GAP factor | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| Cutoff | 30:00:00 | 9:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 200 |
| Entry model | Open | Qualifier |
Schedule
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-24 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Lewknor to Avebury, South East
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Eastbourne, South East
Actual distance
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 100 km
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 52.6 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Held
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Held
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Mix of trail, tarmac and riverside paths
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Gently Rolling
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Trail, Road
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Road
Scenery
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Forest, Riverside, Historic, Countryside
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Forest, Riverside, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Community
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Non Technical
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 1,260 m
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,308 m
Climbing density
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 12.6 m/km
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 24.9 m/km
Total descent
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 1,228 m
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 1,305 m
Net elevation
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 32 m
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 19.4%
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 31.2%
Flat grade share
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 55.7%
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 25.3%
GAP factor
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 1.9%
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 5.7%
Cutoff
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- 30:00:00
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 9:00:00
Field cap
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- 200
Entry model
- Race to the Stones Ultramarathon
- Open
- Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon
- Qualifier
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, Race to the Stones Ultramarathon or Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon?
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.