Flat grade share
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 14.6% Favoured
Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada vs Transvulcania Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofUnicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada or Transvulcania Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 14.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 5,322 m
- climbing density
- 53.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,447 m
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 25.1%
- flat grade share
- 11.7%
- lower ascent
- 4,128 m
- climbing density
- 56.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 332 m
- maximum grade
- 38.8%
| Metric | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada | Transvulcania Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 14.6% ✓ | 11.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 25.1% |
| Uphill share | 52.9% | 49.3% |
| Steep-up share | 36.7% | 36.1% |
| Downhill share | 32.5% | 39.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 5,322 m | 4,128 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 53.2 m/km | 56.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 6,070 m | 3,270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 674 m | 455 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 11.1% | 13.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 3,876 m | 3,796 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1,447 m | 332 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 38.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 692 m | 21 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2,139 m | 352 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 90/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 5,322 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 4,128 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 53.2 m/km
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 56.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 6,070 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 3,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 3,876 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 3,796 m
Net elevation (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 1,447 m
Max absolute grade
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 2,139 m
Scenic score
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 100/100
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 90/100 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 | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada | Transvulcania Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Granada, Spain | Fuencaliente / Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain |
| Actual distance | 100 km | 73.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent. | Mountain trail along the GR 131 and GR 130 long Distance footpaths (volcanic ridge) |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Mixed, Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside | Mountain, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Forest, Canyon |
| Atmosphere | Nighttime, Destination, Community | Wilderness, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 5,322 m | 4,128 m |
| Climbing density | 53.2 m/km | 56.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 3,876 m | 3,796 m |
| Net elevation | 1,447 m | 332 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 38.8% |
| Flat grade share | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 25.1% |
| Cutoff | 23:30:00 | 16:00:00 |
| Field cap | 350 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date).
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Granada, Spain
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Fuencaliente / Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
Actual distance
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 100 km
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 73.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Held
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Held
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Point To Point
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent.
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountain trail along the GR 131 and GR 130 long Distance footpaths (volcanic ridge)
Elevation character
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mountainous
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mixed, Trail
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Forest, Canyon
Atmosphere
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Nighttime, Destination, Community
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Competitive, Destination
Technicality
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Technical
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 5,322 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 4,128 m
Climbing density
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 53.2 m/km
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 56.5 m/km
Total descent
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 3,876 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 3,796 m
Net elevation
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 1,447 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 332 m
Max absolute grade
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Unavailable
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 38.8%
Flat grade share
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 14.6%
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 11.7%
GAP factor
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Unavailable
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 25.1%
Cutoff
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 23:30:00
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 16:00:00
Field cap
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 350
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Open
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.