- Absolute max grade
- 99.4%
- Ascent
- 3,885 m
- Climb density
- 30.6 m/km
- Descent
- 3,920 m
- Net elevation
- -35 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Steepest ultramarathons
The steepest ultramarathons, ranked from trusted raw-elevation route profiles across 99 qualifying races.
Ranking current as ofWhich race ranks first — and why is it Wicklow Way Race?
Wicklow Way Race leads this ranking on absolute max grade (99.4%).
Compare Wicklow Way Race vs Dolomiti Extreme Trail
| # | Race | Absolute max grade | Ascent | Climb density | Descent | Net elevation | Fee | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wicklow Way Race Ultramarathon - ireland | 99.4% | 3,885 m | 30.6 m/km | 3,920 m | -35 m | Unavailable | |
| 2 | Dolomiti Extreme Trail Ultramarathon - italy | 91.9% | 6,214 m | 61.5 m/km | 6,213 m | 1 m | Unavailable | |
| 3 | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail - portugal | 77.0% | 6,789 m | 61.7 m/km | 6,800 m | -11 m | Unavailable | |
| 4 | Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB Ultramarathon - spain | 75.0% | 5,798 m | 52.7 m/km | 5,790 m | 8 m | Unavailable | |
| 5 | Stranda Fjord Trail Race Ultramarathon - norway | 73.3% | 6,555 m | 69.0 m/km | 6,553 m | 2 m | Unavailable | |
| 6 | HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc Ultramarathon - france | 72.1% | 9,703 m | 55.8 m/km | 9,702 m | 1 m | Unavailable | |
| 7 | The Arctic Triple // Lofoten Ultra-Trail - norway | 70.9% | 5,472 m | 33.5 m/km | 5,477 m | -4 m | Unavailable | |
| 8 | Dalmacija Ultra Trail - croatia | 68.7% | 4,619 m | 44.3 m/km | 4,900 m | -281 m | Unavailable | |
| 9 | Tatra SkyMarathon (Zakopane) Ultramarathon - poland | 68.7% | 5,502 m | 45.8 m/km | 5,174 m | 328 m | Unavailable | |
| 10 | Manitou's Revenge Ultramarathon - new-york | 67.3% | 4,203 m | 49.3 m/km | 4,549 m | -346 m | Unavailable | |
| 11 | Ultra Trail Vipava Valley (UTVV), Ajdovščina - slovenia | 66.6% | 6,307 m | 38.7 m/km | 6,305 m | 2 m | Unavailable | |
| 12 | Douro Ultra Trail (Peso da Régua) - portugal | 63.3% | 5,188 m | 51.9 m/km | 5,198 m | -10 m | Unavailable | |
| 13 | Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB - switzerland | 63.3% | 6,188 m | 61.3 m/km | 6,187 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 14 | Podbrdo Trail Running Festival Ultramarathon - slovenia | 62.9% | 6,439 m | 60.1 m/km | 6,465 m | -26 m | Unavailable | |
| 15 | FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon - spain | 61.9% | 5,183 m | 48.9 m/km | 3,971 m | 1,213 m | Unavailable | |
| 16 | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) Ultramarathon - france | 60.6% | 7,564 m | 33.8 m/km | 8,228 m | -664 m | Unavailable | |
| 17 | SkyRun the Mournes Ultramarathon - northern-ireland | 59.6% | 3,730 m | 74.6 m/km | 3,729 m | 1 m | Unavailable | |
| 18 | Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB - wales | 59.5% | 9,055 m | 55.6 m/km | 9,055 m | -0 m | £259 | |
| 19 | Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run Ultramarathon - utah | 58.7% | 1,256 m | 7.8 m/km | 0 m | 1,256 m | Unavailable | |
| 20 | adidas Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival Ultramarathon - austria | 57.8% | 3,838 m | 34.1 m/km | 3,838 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 21 | ROUT Classic 100 Miles (Rodopi Ultra Trail) - greece | 57.4% | 6,952 m | 38.2 m/km | 6,951 m | 2 m | Unavailable | |
| 22 | Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole Ultramarathon - belgium | 56.7% | 1,260 m | 28.0 m/km | 1,465 m | -206 m | Unavailable | |
| 23 | Chudy Wawrzyniec (Rajcza) Ultramarathon - poland | 56.7% | 5,580 m | 54.7 m/km | 5,522 m | 58 m | Unavailable | |
| 24 | Sleeping Giant Trail Runs Ultramarathon - connecticut | 54.7% | 2,012 m | 40.2 m/km | 2,017 m | -5 m | Unavailable | |
| 25 | The North Face Grossglockner Ultra-Trail - austria | 53.2% | 6,328 m | 57.5 m/km | 6,328 m | 1 m | Unavailable | |
| 26 | Ultra Trail Učka - croatia | 51.7% | 4,470 m | 53.5 m/km | 4,470 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 27 | Cascade Crest 100 Ultramarathon - washington | 50.0% | 6,253 m | 38.9 m/km | 6,268 m | -15 m | Unavailable | |
| 28 | Montane Winter Spine Race Ultramarathon - north-east | 49.7% | 9,781 m | 22.7 m/km | 9,901 m | -120 m | Unavailable | |
| 29 | Soča Outdoor Festival Ultramarathon - slovenia | 47.8% | 2,541 m | 46.8 m/km | 2,550 m | -9 m | Unavailable | |
| 30 | Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungary - hungary | 46.5% | 3,938 m | 35.2 m/km | 3,937 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 31 | Bieg Rzeźnika (Cisna) Ultramarathon - poland | 45.6% | 3,887 m | 48.6 m/km | 3,794 m | 92 m | Unavailable | |
| 32 | Gorge Waterfalls 100K Ultramarathon - oregon | 45.5% | 3,481 m | 34.9 m/km | 3,481 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 33 | Endurancelife Classic Quarter (Cornwall Coastal Ultra) - south-west | 45.0% | 1,916 m | 27.1 m/km | 1,884 m | 31 m | Unavailable | |
| 34 | Lake Tahoe Marathon Ultramarathon - nevada | 44.7% | 1,912 m | 16.5 m/km | 1,939 m | -27 m | Unavailable | |
| 35 | Arc of Attrition Ultramarathon - south-west | 43.9% | 4,116 m | 25.5 m/km | 4,038 m | 78 m | £239 | |
| 36 | Tamalpa Headlands 50K Ultramarathon - california | 43.2% | 1,966 m | 39.3 m/km | 1,967 m | -1 m | Unavailable | |
| 37 | Leadville Trail 100 Run Ultramarathon - colorado | 42.6% | 4,444 m | 27.7 m/km | 4,445 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 38 | Endurancelife Peak District (Castleton) Ultramarathon - east-midlands | 42.6% | 2,126 m | 41.7 m/km | 2,127 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 39 | Kia Fjällmaraton (Fjällmaratonveckan), Årefjällen Ultramarathon - sweden | 41.7% | 3,203 m | 32.0 m/km | 3,175 m | 29 m | Unavailable | |
| 40 | SciaccheTrail – Cinque Terre Ultra Trail - italy | 40.1% | 4,300 m | 42.4 m/km | 4,334 m | -34 m | Unavailable | |
| 41 | Scout Mountain Ultras - idaho | 39.4% | 6,262 m | 38.0 m/km | 6,271 m | -8 m | Unavailable | |
| 42 | Bimbler's Bluff 50K Ultramarathon - connecticut | 39.4% | 1,092 m | 21.8 m/km | 1,092 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 43 | Western States Endurance Run Ultramarathon - california | 39.2% | 4,960 m | 30.8 m/km | 6,466 m | -1,506 m | Unavailable | |
| 44 | Ring O' Fire Ultramarathon - wales | 39.1% | 2,480 m | 11.9 m/km | 2,479 m | 1 m | £255 | |
| 45 | Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon - south-east | 39.0% | 1,699 m | 21.0 m/km | 1,694 m | 5 m | £115 | |
| 46 | Transvulcania Ultramarathon - spain | 38.8% | 4,128 m | 56.5 m/km | 3,796 m | 332 m | Unavailable | |
| 47 | Worlds End Ultramarathon - pennsylvania | 37.1% | 3,319 m | 33.2 m/km | 3,320 m | -1 m | Unavailable | |
| 48 | Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon - nevada | 36.7% | 2,716 m | 33.8 m/km | 2,717 m | -1 m | Unavailable | |
| 49 | Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon - minnesota | 36.5% | 1,484 m | 18.4 m/km | 1,484 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 50 | The Malvern Hills Ultra - west-midlands | 36.3% | 2,391 m | 31.6 m/km | 2,391 m | 0 m | £95 | |
| 51 | Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathon - minnesota | 35.8% | 2,801 m | 28.0 m/km | 2,801 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 52 | Holiday Lake 50K (Appomattox) Ultramarathon - virginia | 35.7% | 810 m | 16.2 m/km | 799 m | 11 m | Unavailable | |
| 53 | Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run Ultramarathon - virginia | 35.1% | 4,799 m | 29.6 m/km | 4,799 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 54 | Chuckanut 50k Ultramarathon - washington | 34.9% | 1,416 m | 28.3 m/km | 1,422 m | -5 m | Unavailable | |
| 55 | Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Ultramarathon - nevada | 34.8% | 5,117 m | 31.2 m/km | 5,117 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 56 | West Highland Way Race Ultramarathon - scotland | 32.9% | 2,703 m | 17.7 m/km | 2,748 m | -46 m | £157 | |
| 57 | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathon - switzerland | 32.0% | 2,408 m | 52.8 m/km | 404 m | 2,004 m | Unavailable | |
| 58 | South Downs Way 100 Ultramarathon - south-east | 31.8% | 3,410 m | 21.2 m/km | 3,504 m | -94 m | £220 | |
| 59 | Patapsco Valley 50K Ultramarathon - maryland | 31.6% | 1,387 m | 27.7 m/km | 1,394 m | -6 m | Unavailable | |
| 60 | Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathon - south-east | 31.2% | 1,308 m | 24.9 m/km | 1,305 m | 2 m | Unavailable | |
| 61 | Mohican Trail 100 Mile Run Ultramarathon - ohio | 30.8% | 2,890 m | 18.0 m/km | 2,883 m | 7 m | Unavailable | |
| 62 | Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon - scotland | 29.5% | 1,939 m | 22.8 m/km | 1,758 m | 181 m | £125 | |
| 63 | HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race Ultramarathon - texas | 29.3% | 1,711 m | 17.1 m/km | 1,734 m | -23 m | Unavailable | |
| 64 | Endurancelife Pembrokeshire Ultramarathon - wales | 29.0% | 1,270 m | 22.8 m/km | 1,269 m | 1 m | Unavailable | |
| 65 | Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon - scotland | 28.9% | 1,641 m | 23.8 m/km | 1,876 m | -235 m | £100 | |
| 66 | Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - North York Moors (Ravenscar) Ultramarathon - yorkshire | 28.3% | 1,310 m | 23.7 m/km | 1,310 m | 0 m | £71 | |
| 67 | Tollymore Extreme (Tollymore Trail Marathon), Newcastle Ultramarathon - northern-ireland | 28.1% | 1,630 m | 25.9 m/km | 1,638 m | -8 m | Unavailable | |
| 68 | Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathon - north-dakota | 27.7% | 2,080 m | 25.9 m/km | 2,085 m | -5 m | Unavailable | |
| 69 | Lean Horse Ultra Marathon - south-dakota | 26.2% | 1,791 m | 11.1 m/km | 1,781 m | 10 m | Unavailable | |
| 70 | Spokane River Run Ultramarathon - washington | 25.9% | 925 m | 18.5 m/km | 925 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 71 | Cairngorms Ultra Trail - scotland | 25.0% | 948 m | 15.8 m/km | 949 m | -1 m | £67 | |
| 72 | Tecumseh Trail Marathon (Tecumseh Trail Challenge), Nashville Indiana Ultramarathon - indiana | 24.5% | 1,196 m | 23.9 m/km | 1,195 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 73 | Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon - wales | 23.7% | 1,087 m | 13.5 m/km | 1,088 m | -1 m | £85 | |
| 74 | Sheltowee Trace Ultras (Big Turtle Trail Runs), Morehead - kentucky | 23.2% | 1,187 m | 14.8 m/km | 1,182 m | 5 m | Unavailable | |
| 75 | Ice Age Trail 50 Ultramarathon - wisconsin | 22.6% | 1,263 m | 15.7 m/km | 1,263 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 76 | NN Ultrabalaton Ultramarathon - hungary | 22.6% | 3,407 m | 8.2 m/km | 3,408 m | -1 m | Unavailable | |
| 77 | McKenzie River Trail Run 50K Ultramarathon - oregon | 22.4% | 535 m | 10.7 m/km | 892 m | -357 m | Unavailable | |
| 78 | Running with the Devil (Las Vegas) Ultramarathon - nevada | 21.6% | 839 m | 16.8 m/km | 839 m | 0 m | Unavailable | |
| 79 | Autumn 100 Ultramarathon - south-east | 21.3% | 1,380 m | 8.6 m/km | 1,381 m | -1 m | £220 | |
| 80 | Reims Champagne Run Ultramarathon - france | 21.0% | 1,343 m | 15.4 m/km | 1,333 m | 9 m | Unavailable | |
| 81 | North Downs Way 100 Ultramarathon - south-east | 20.8% | 155 m | 0.9 m/km | 95 m | 59 m | £220 | |
| 82 | Race to the Stones Ultramarathon - south-east | 19.4% | 1,260 m | 12.6 m/km | 1,228 m | 32 m | Unavailable | |
| 83 | Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) Ultramarathon - ireland | 19.4% | 755 m | 11.9 m/km | 732 m | 23 m | Unavailable | |
| 84 | Race to the King Ultramarathon - south-east | 18.8% | 1,434 m | 13.9 m/km | 1,434 m | 0 m | £155 | |
| 85 | TARC Stone Cat Trail Festival Ultramarathon - massachusetts | 17.4% | 1,094 m | 10.9 m/km | 1,095 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 86 | Two Tunnels Railway Races Ultramarathon - south-west | 17.3% | 1,231 m | 24.6 m/km | 1,229 m | 2 m | £65 | |
| 87 | Kettle Moraine 100 Endurance Runs Ultramarathon - wisconsin | 16.3% | 1,034 m | 6.4 m/km | 1,034 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 88 | The Wall Ultramarathon - north-east | 15.8% | 1,140 m | 10.2 m/km | 1,158 m | -18 m | £230 | |
| 89 | The Hawk Hundred (Lawrence) Ultramarathon - kansas | 15.2% | 1,527 m | 9.5 m/km | 1,518 m | 8 m | Unavailable | |
| 90 | The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa) - tennessee | 12.1% | 696 m | 4.3 m/km | 696 m | -0 m | Unavailable | |
| 91 | Thames Path 100 Ultramarathon - south-east | 11.9% | 222 m | 1.4 m/km | 174 m | 48 m | £225 | |
| 92 | Run Woodstock Ultramarathon - michigan | 10.2% | 1,764 m | 11.0 m/km | 1,763 m | 1 m | Unavailable | |
| 93 | Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) Ultramarathon - east-of-england | 9.8% | 627 m | 12.5 m/km | 628 m | -1 m | £38 | |
| 94 | Flint Hills 50 and Marathon Ultramarathon - kansas | 9.6% | 655 m | 8.1 m/km | 656 m | -1 m | Unavailable | |
| 95 | Gravel Worlds Run Series (Lincoln) Ultramarathon - nebraska | 8.9% | 589 m | 11.8 m/km | 588 m | 1 m | Unavailable | |
| 96 | Endurancelife Suffolk (Dunwich) Ultramarathon - east-of-england | 8.4% | 247 m | 4.7 m/km | 246 m | 0 m | £71 | |
| 97 | Stort30 Ultramarathon - east-of-england | 7.1% | 99 m | 2.0 m/km | 98 m | 0 m | £55 | |
| 98 | Bath & Bristol Railway Races Ultramarathon - south-west | 6.7% | 136 m | 2.7 m/km | 135 m | 1 m | £65 | |
| 99 | Daytona 100 Ultramarathon (Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet) - florida | 1.7% | 39 m | 0.2 m/km | 40 m | -1 m | Unavailable |
- Absolute max grade
- 91.9%
- Ascent
- 6,214 m
- Climb density
- 61.5 m/km
- Descent
- 6,213 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 77.0%
- Ascent
- 6,789 m
- Climb density
- 61.7 m/km
- Descent
- 6,800 m
- Net elevation
- -11 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 75.0%
- Ascent
- 5,798 m
- Climb density
- 52.7 m/km
- Descent
- 5,790 m
- Net elevation
- 8 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 73.3%
- Ascent
- 6,555 m
- Climb density
- 69.0 m/km
- Descent
- 6,553 m
- Net elevation
- 2 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 72.1%
- Ascent
- 9,703 m
- Climb density
- 55.8 m/km
- Descent
- 9,702 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 70.9%
- Ascent
- 5,472 m
- Climb density
- 33.5 m/km
- Descent
- 5,477 m
- Net elevation
- -4 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Dalmacija Ultra Trailcroatia
- Absolute max grade
- 68.7%
- Ascent
- 4,619 m
- Climb density
- 44.3 m/km
- Descent
- 4,900 m
- Net elevation
- -281 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 68.7%
- Ascent
- 5,502 m
- Climb density
- 45.8 m/km
- Descent
- 5,174 m
- Net elevation
- 328 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Manitou's Revenge Ultramarathonnew-york
- Absolute max grade
- 67.3%
- Ascent
- 4,203 m
- Climb density
- 49.3 m/km
- Descent
- 4,549 m
- Net elevation
- -346 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 66.6%
- Ascent
- 6,307 m
- Climb density
- 38.7 m/km
- Descent
- 6,305 m
- Net elevation
- 2 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 63.3%
- Ascent
- 5,188 m
- Climb density
- 51.9 m/km
- Descent
- 5,198 m
- Net elevation
- -10 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMBswitzerland
- Absolute max grade
- 63.3%
- Ascent
- 6,188 m
- Climb density
- 61.3 m/km
- Descent
- 6,187 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 62.9%
- Ascent
- 6,439 m
- Climb density
- 60.1 m/km
- Descent
- 6,465 m
- Net elevation
- -26 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 61.9%
- Ascent
- 5,183 m
- Climb density
- 48.9 m/km
- Descent
- 3,971 m
- Net elevation
- 1,213 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 60.6%
- Ascent
- 7,564 m
- Climb density
- 33.8 m/km
- Descent
- 8,228 m
- Net elevation
- -664 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
SkyRun the Mournes Ultramarathonnorthern-ireland
- Absolute max grade
- 59.6%
- Ascent
- 3,730 m
- Climb density
- 74.6 m/km
- Descent
- 3,729 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 59.5%
- Ascent
- 9,055 m
- Climb density
- 55.6 m/km
- Descent
- 9,055 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- £259
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 58.7%
- Ascent
- 1,256 m
- Climb density
- 7.8 m/km
- Descent
- 0 m
- Net elevation
- 1,256 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 57.8%
- Ascent
- 3,838 m
- Climb density
- 34.1 m/km
- Descent
- 3,838 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 57.4%
- Ascent
- 6,952 m
- Climb density
- 38.2 m/km
- Descent
- 6,951 m
- Net elevation
- 2 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 56.7%
- Ascent
- 1,260 m
- Climb density
- 28.0 m/km
- Descent
- 1,465 m
- Net elevation
- -206 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 56.7%
- Ascent
- 5,580 m
- Climb density
- 54.7 m/km
- Descent
- 5,522 m
- Net elevation
- 58 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Sleeping Giant Trail Runs Ultramarathonconnecticut
- Absolute max grade
- 54.7%
- Ascent
- 2,012 m
- Climb density
- 40.2 m/km
- Descent
- 2,017 m
- Net elevation
- -5 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 53.2%
- Ascent
- 6,328 m
- Climb density
- 57.5 m/km
- Descent
- 6,328 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Ultra Trail Učkacroatia
- Absolute max grade
- 51.7%
- Ascent
- 4,470 m
- Climb density
- 53.5 m/km
- Descent
- 4,470 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Cascade Crest 100 Ultramarathonwashington
- Absolute max grade
- 50.0%
- Ascent
- 6,253 m
- Climb density
- 38.9 m/km
- Descent
- 6,268 m
- Net elevation
- -15 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Montane Winter Spine Race Ultramarathonnorth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 49.7%
- Ascent
- 9,781 m
- Climb density
- 22.7 m/km
- Descent
- 9,901 m
- Net elevation
- -120 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 47.8%
- Ascent
- 2,541 m
- Climb density
- 46.8 m/km
- Descent
- 2,550 m
- Net elevation
- -9 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Salomon Ultra-Trail Hungaryhungary
- Absolute max grade
- 46.5%
- Ascent
- 3,938 m
- Climb density
- 35.2 m/km
- Descent
- 3,937 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 45.6%
- Ascent
- 3,887 m
- Climb density
- 48.6 m/km
- Descent
- 3,794 m
- Net elevation
- 92 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 45.5%
- Ascent
- 3,481 m
- Climb density
- 34.9 m/km
- Descent
- 3,481 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 45.0%
- Ascent
- 1,916 m
- Climb density
- 27.1 m/km
- Descent
- 1,884 m
- Net elevation
- 31 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 44.7%
- Ascent
- 1,912 m
- Climb density
- 16.5 m/km
- Descent
- 1,939 m
- Net elevation
- -27 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Arc of Attrition Ultramarathonsouth-west
- Absolute max grade
- 43.9%
- Ascent
- 4,116 m
- Climb density
- 25.5 m/km
- Descent
- 4,038 m
- Net elevation
- 78 m
- Fee
- £239
As of
Tamalpa Headlands 50K Ultramarathoncalifornia
- Absolute max grade
- 43.2%
- Ascent
- 1,966 m
- Climb density
- 39.3 m/km
- Descent
- 1,967 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 42.6%
- Ascent
- 4,444 m
- Climb density
- 27.7 m/km
- Descent
- 4,445 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 42.6%
- Ascent
- 2,126 m
- Climb density
- 41.7 m/km
- Descent
- 2,127 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 41.7%
- Ascent
- 3,203 m
- Climb density
- 32.0 m/km
- Descent
- 3,175 m
- Net elevation
- 29 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 40.1%
- Ascent
- 4,300 m
- Climb density
- 42.4 m/km
- Descent
- 4,334 m
- Net elevation
- -34 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 39.4%
- Ascent
- 6,262 m
- Climb density
- 38.0 m/km
- Descent
- 6,271 m
- Net elevation
- -8 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Bimbler's Bluff 50K Ultramarathonconnecticut
- Absolute max grade
- 39.4%
- Ascent
- 1,092 m
- Climb density
- 21.8 m/km
- Descent
- 1,092 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 39.2%
- Ascent
- 4,960 m
- Climb density
- 30.8 m/km
- Descent
- 6,466 m
- Net elevation
- -1,506 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 39.1%
- Ascent
- 2,480 m
- Climb density
- 11.9 m/km
- Descent
- 2,479 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- £255
As of
Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 39.0%
- Ascent
- 1,699 m
- Climb density
- 21.0 m/km
- Descent
- 1,694 m
- Net elevation
- 5 m
- Fee
- £115
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 38.8%
- Ascent
- 4,128 m
- Climb density
- 56.5 m/km
- Descent
- 3,796 m
- Net elevation
- 332 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Worlds End Ultramarathonpennsylvania
- Absolute max grade
- 37.1%
- Ascent
- 3,319 m
- Climb density
- 33.2 m/km
- Descent
- 3,320 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 36.7%
- Ascent
- 2,716 m
- Climb density
- 33.8 m/km
- Descent
- 2,717 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 36.5%
- Ascent
- 1,484 m
- Climb density
- 18.4 m/km
- Descent
- 1,484 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
The Malvern Hills Ultrawest-midlands
- Absolute max grade
- 36.3%
- Ascent
- 2,391 m
- Climb density
- 31.6 m/km
- Descent
- 2,391 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- £95
As of
Wild Duluth Races Ultramarathonminnesota
- Absolute max grade
- 35.8%
- Ascent
- 2,801 m
- Climb density
- 28.0 m/km
- Descent
- 2,801 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 35.7%
- Ascent
- 810 m
- Climb density
- 16.2 m/km
- Descent
- 799 m
- Net elevation
- 11 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 35.1%
- Ascent
- 4,799 m
- Climb density
- 29.6 m/km
- Descent
- 4,799 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Chuckanut 50k Ultramarathonwashington
- Absolute max grade
- 34.9%
- Ascent
- 1,416 m
- Climb density
- 28.3 m/km
- Descent
- 1,422 m
- Net elevation
- -5 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 34.8%
- Ascent
- 5,117 m
- Climb density
- 31.2 m/km
- Descent
- 5,117 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 32.9%
- Ascent
- 2,703 m
- Climb density
- 17.7 m/km
- Descent
- 2,748 m
- Net elevation
- -46 m
- Fee
- £157
As of
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon Ultramarathonswitzerland
- Absolute max grade
- 32.0%
- Ascent
- 2,408 m
- Climb density
- 52.8 m/km
- Descent
- 404 m
- Net elevation
- 2,004 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
South Downs Way 100 Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 31.8%
- Ascent
- 3,410 m
- Climb density
- 21.2 m/km
- Descent
- 3,504 m
- Net elevation
- -94 m
- Fee
- £220
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 31.6%
- Ascent
- 1,387 m
- Climb density
- 27.7 m/km
- Descent
- 1,394 m
- Net elevation
- -6 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Beachy Head Marathon Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 31.2%
- Ascent
- 1,308 m
- Climb density
- 24.9 m/km
- Descent
- 1,305 m
- Net elevation
- 2 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 30.8%
- Ascent
- 2,890 m
- Climb density
- 18.0 m/km
- Descent
- 2,883 m
- Net elevation
- 7 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 29.5%
- Ascent
- 1,939 m
- Climb density
- 22.8 m/km
- Descent
- 1,758 m
- Net elevation
- 181 m
- Fee
- £125
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 29.3%
- Ascent
- 1,711 m
- Climb density
- 17.1 m/km
- Descent
- 1,734 m
- Net elevation
- -23 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 29.0%
- Ascent
- 1,270 m
- Climb density
- 22.8 m/km
- Descent
- 1,269 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 28.9%
- Ascent
- 1,641 m
- Climb density
- 23.8 m/km
- Descent
- 1,876 m
- Net elevation
- -235 m
- Fee
- £100
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 28.3%
- Ascent
- 1,310 m
- Climb density
- 23.7 m/km
- Descent
- 1,310 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- £71
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 28.1%
- Ascent
- 1,630 m
- Climb density
- 25.9 m/km
- Descent
- 1,638 m
- Net elevation
- -8 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run (Medora) Ultramarathonnorth-dakota
- Absolute max grade
- 27.7%
- Ascent
- 2,080 m
- Climb density
- 25.9 m/km
- Descent
- 2,085 m
- Net elevation
- -5 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Lean Horse Ultra Marathonsouth-dakota
- Absolute max grade
- 26.2%
- Ascent
- 1,791 m
- Climb density
- 11.1 m/km
- Descent
- 1,781 m
- Net elevation
- 10 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Spokane River Run Ultramarathonwashington
- Absolute max grade
- 25.9%
- Ascent
- 925 m
- Climb density
- 18.5 m/km
- Descent
- 925 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Cairngorms Ultra Trailscotland
- Absolute max grade
- 25.0%
- Ascent
- 948 m
- Climb density
- 15.8 m/km
- Descent
- 949 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- £67
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 24.5%
- Ascent
- 1,196 m
- Climb density
- 23.9 m/km
- Descent
- 1,195 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 23.7%
- Ascent
- 1,087 m
- Climb density
- 13.5 m/km
- Descent
- 1,088 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- £85
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 23.2%
- Ascent
- 1,187 m
- Climb density
- 14.8 m/km
- Descent
- 1,182 m
- Net elevation
- 5 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Ice Age Trail 50 Ultramarathonwisconsin
- Absolute max grade
- 22.6%
- Ascent
- 1,263 m
- Climb density
- 15.7 m/km
- Descent
- 1,263 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 22.6%
- Ascent
- 3,407 m
- Climb density
- 8.2 m/km
- Descent
- 3,408 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 22.4%
- Ascent
- 535 m
- Climb density
- 10.7 m/km
- Descent
- 892 m
- Net elevation
- -357 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 21.6%
- Ascent
- 839 m
- Climb density
- 16.8 m/km
- Descent
- 839 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Autumn 100 Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 21.3%
- Ascent
- 1,380 m
- Climb density
- 8.6 m/km
- Descent
- 1,381 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- £220
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 21.0%
- Ascent
- 1,343 m
- Climb density
- 15.4 m/km
- Descent
- 1,333 m
- Net elevation
- 9 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
North Downs Way 100 Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 20.8%
- Ascent
- 155 m
- Climb density
- 0.9 m/km
- Descent
- 95 m
- Net elevation
- 59 m
- Fee
- £220
As of
Race to the Stones Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 19.4%
- Ascent
- 1,260 m
- Climb density
- 12.6 m/km
- Descent
- 1,228 m
- Net elevation
- 32 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 19.4%
- Ascent
- 755 m
- Climb density
- 11.9 m/km
- Descent
- 732 m
- Net elevation
- 23 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Race to the King Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 18.8%
- Ascent
- 1,434 m
- Climb density
- 13.9 m/km
- Descent
- 1,434 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- £155
As of
TARC Stone Cat Trail Festival Ultramarathonmassachusetts
- Absolute max grade
- 17.4%
- Ascent
- 1,094 m
- Climb density
- 10.9 m/km
- Descent
- 1,095 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Two Tunnels Railway Races Ultramarathonsouth-west
- Absolute max grade
- 17.3%
- Ascent
- 1,231 m
- Climb density
- 24.6 m/km
- Descent
- 1,229 m
- Net elevation
- 2 m
- Fee
- £65
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 16.3%
- Ascent
- 1,034 m
- Climb density
- 6.4 m/km
- Descent
- 1,034 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
The Wall Ultramarathonnorth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 15.8%
- Ascent
- 1,140 m
- Climb density
- 10.2 m/km
- Descent
- 1,158 m
- Net elevation
- -18 m
- Fee
- £230
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 15.2%
- Ascent
- 1,527 m
- Climb density
- 9.5 m/km
- Descent
- 1,518 m
- Net elevation
- 8 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
The Pistol Ultra (Alcoa)tennessee
- Absolute max grade
- 12.1%
- Ascent
- 696 m
- Climb density
- 4.3 m/km
- Descent
- 696 m
- Net elevation
- -0 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Thames Path 100 Ultramarathonsouth-east
- Absolute max grade
- 11.9%
- Ascent
- 222 m
- Climb density
- 1.4 m/km
- Descent
- 174 m
- Net elevation
- 48 m
- Fee
- £225
As of
Run Woodstock Ultramarathonmichigan
- Absolute max grade
- 10.2%
- Ascent
- 1,764 m
- Climb density
- 11.0 m/km
- Descent
- 1,763 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) Ultramarathoneast-of-england
- Absolute max grade
- 9.8%
- Ascent
- 627 m
- Climb density
- 12.5 m/km
- Descent
- 628 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- £38
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 9.6%
- Ascent
- 655 m
- Climb density
- 8.1 m/km
- Descent
- 656 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 8.9%
- Ascent
- 589 m
- Climb density
- 11.8 m/km
- Descent
- 588 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
Endurancelife Suffolk (Dunwich) Ultramarathoneast-of-england
- Absolute max grade
- 8.4%
- Ascent
- 247 m
- Climb density
- 4.7 m/km
- Descent
- 246 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- £71
As of
Stort30 Ultramarathoneast-of-england
- Absolute max grade
- 7.1%
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Climb density
- 2.0 m/km
- Descent
- 98 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
- Fee
- £55
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 6.7%
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Climb density
- 2.7 m/km
- Descent
- 135 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
- Fee
- £65
As of
- Absolute max grade
- 1.7%
- Ascent
- 39 m
- Climb density
- 0.2 m/km
- Descent
- 40 m
- Net elevation
- -1 m
- Fee
- Unavailable
As of
99 qualifying races in this ranking; use the distance catalogue to search the full distance list. Scores are out of 100 when present; route, elevation and cost figures are shown in their natural units.
How we ranked these
Races are ranked by Absolute max grade. Score metrics use methodology scoring-methodology-v1.0. Elevation rankings use only trusted raw-elevation course profiles. A ranking is only published when at least five races qualify, so the table is never padded with thin data.
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Common questions
What is the steepest ultramarathons?
Wicklow Way Race Ultramarathon ranks first by absolute max grade, from 99 qualifying races compared under our published methodology.