Comparing Mallards Pike and Merthyr parkruns
Mallards Pike vs Merthyr elevation snapshot
| Metric | Mallards Pike | Merthyr |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ascent | 74.9m (245.73ft) | 55.06m (180.64ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 15.0m/km | 11.2m/km |
| Elevation Range | 73.53m (241.24ft) | 14.62m (47.97ft) |
| Flat Percentage | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Uphill Percentage | 53.2% | 41.6% |
| Longest Climb | 1,440m (4,724ft) | 500m (1,640ft) |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 6.5% | 6.4% |
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 Mallards Pike Parkrun and Merthyr Parkrun
Mallards Pike and Merthyr parkrun data
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| Data Point | Mallards Pike parkrun | Merthyr parkrun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town / City | Forest of Dean | Merthyr Tydfil | ||
| Country | UK | UK | ||
| Start Line Lat Long | 51.783186,-2.528238 | 51.737867,-3.376381 | ||
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| Laps | 1 | 2 | ||
| Lowest Point | 110.57 meters | 362.76 feet | 163.7 meters | 537.07 feet |
| Highest Point | 184.1 meters | 604 feet | 178.32 meters | 585.04 feet |
| Longest Climb | 1440 meters | 4724.41 feet | 500 meters | 1640.42 feet |
| Longest Climb Start Altitude | 133.32 meters | 437.4 feet | 166.49 meters | 546.23 feet |
| Longest Climb End Altitude | 180.9 meters | 593.5 feet | 174.52 meters | 572.57 feet |
| Longest Climb Gradient | 1:30 You'll go up 1 meter every 30 meters | 1:62 You'll go up 1 meter every 62 meters | ||
| Longest Descent | 1900 meters | 6233.6 feet | 490 meters | 1607.61 feet |
| Longest Descent Start Altitude | 183.44 meters | 601.84 feet | 174.47 meters | 572.41 feet |
| Longest Descent End Altitude | 110.57 meters | 362.76 feet | 166.5 meters | 546.26 feet |
| Longest Descent Gradient | 1:26 You'll go down 1 meter every 26 meters | 1:61 You'll go down 1 meter every 61 meters | ||
| Flat Distance | 360 meters | 1181.1 feet | 550 meters | 1804.46 feet |
| Flat Percentage | 7.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Uphill Percentage | 53.2% | 41.6% | ||
| Downhill Percentage | 39.6% | 47.3% | ||
| Elevation Range | 73.53m (241.24ft) | 14.62m (47.97ft) | ||
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 15.0m/km | 11.2m/km | ||
| Steepest 100m Climb | 7.2% from 2,220m (7,283ft) | 6.4% from 500m (1,640ft) | ||
| Steepest 100m Descent | 6.5% from 3,190m (10,466ft) | 6.4% from 1,470m (4,823ft) | ||
| Total Elevation Gain | 74.9 meters | 245.73 feet | 55.06 meters | 180.64 feet |
| Total Elevation Loss | 73.53 meters | 241.24 feet | 62.81 meters | 206.07 feet |
| Net Elevation Change | +1.37m (+4.49ft) | -7.75m (-25.43ft) | ||
| Elevation Analysis | Reliable | Reliable | ||