Comparing Edinburgh and Girvan Prom parkruns
Edinburgh vs Girvan Prom elevation snapshot
| Metric | Edinburgh | Girvan Prom |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ascent | 1.85m (6.07ft) | 33.18m (108.86ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 0.4m/km | 6.7m/km |
| Elevation Range | 1.85m (6.07ft) | 15.45m (50.69ft) |
| Flat Percentage | 79.6% | 13.8% |
| Uphill Percentage | 11.4% | 32.3% |
| Longest Climb | 150m (492ft) | 180m (591ft) |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 0.4% | 3.1% |
This chart shows the elevation comparing both parkruns against each other in their literal, above sea level terms.
Normalised Comparison
With this variation of the chart we normalise the chart so that the start line is at the same level, this way you can compare the two parkruns in an alternative way.
Bottomed out Comparison
The below charts move the lowest point to the bottom so you can compare in another way.
Sorted Comparison
Finally the below chart sorts all of the elevation data to give you a rough indication of the change in elevation you'll be. Typically if one line is steeper than the other, the steeper parkrun might be more of a challenging run.
More information on these parkruns can be found at Edinburgh Parkrun and Girvan Prom Parkrun
Edinburgh and Girvan Prom parkrun data
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| Data Point | Edinburgh parkrun | Girvan Prom parkrun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town / City | City of Edinburgh | Girvan | ||
| Country | UK | UK | ||
| Start Line Lat Long | 55.979217,-3.293143 | 55.244055,-4.862627 | ||
| Start Line What3Words | ///acted.exam.form | ///meatball.guarding.chipper | ||
| Laps | 1 | 2 | ||
| Lowest Point | 6.55 meters | 21.49 feet | -5.36 meters | -17.59 feet |
| Highest Point | 8.4 meters | 27.56 feet | 10.1 meters | 33.14 feet |
| Longest Climb | 150 meters | 492.13 feet | 180 meters | 590.55 feet |
| Longest Climb Start Altitude | 6.59 meters | 21.62 feet | 4.34 meters | 14.24 feet |
| Longest Climb End Altitude | 7.45 meters | 24.44 feet | 7.84 meters | 25.72 feet |
| Longest Climb Gradient | 1:174 You'll go up 1 meter every 174 meters | 1:51 You'll go up 1 meter every 51 meters | ||
| Longest Descent | 130 meters | 426.51 feet | 360 meters | 1181.1 feet |
| Longest Descent Start Altitude | 7.22 meters | 23.69 feet | 10.08 meters | 33.07 feet |
| Longest Descent End Altitude | 6.7 meters | 21.98 feet | 5.13 meters | 16.83 feet |
| Longest Descent Gradient | 1:250 You'll go down 1 meter every 250 meters | 1:73 You'll go down 1 meter every 73 meters | ||
| Flat Distance | 3980 meters | 13057.74 feet | 690 meters | 2263.78 feet |
| Flat Percentage | 79.6% | 13.8% | ||
| Uphill Percentage | 11.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Downhill Percentage | 9.0% | 53.9% | ||
| Elevation Range | 1.85m (6.07ft) | 15.45m (50.69ft) | ||
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 0.4m/km | 6.7m/km | ||
| Steepest 100m Climb | 0.6% from 2,490m (8,169ft) | 5.0% from 1,300m (4,265ft) | ||
| Steepest 100m Descent | 0.4% from 2,190m (7,185ft) | 3.1% from 1,150m (3,773ft) | ||
| Total Elevation Gain | 1.85 meters | 6.07 feet | 33.18 meters | 108.86 feet |
| Total Elevation Loss | 1.23 meters | 4.04 feet | 42.01 meters | 137.83 feet |
| Net Elevation Change | +0.6m (+1.97ft) | -8.83m (-28.97ft) | ||
| Elevation Analysis | Reliable | Reliable | ||