Comparing Merthyr and Ross-on-Wye parkruns
Merthyr vs Ross-on-Wye elevation snapshot
| Metric | Merthyr | Ross-on-Wye |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ascent | 55.06m (180.64ft) | 6.06m (19.88ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 11.2m/km | 1.2m/km |
| Elevation Range | 14.62m (47.97ft) | 1.56m (5.12ft) |
| Flat Percentage | 11.2% | 56.0% |
| Uphill Percentage | 41.6% | 22.4% |
| Longest Climb | 500m (1,640ft) | 160m (525ft) |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 6.4% | 1.2% |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 6.4% | 0.8% |
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 Merthyr Parkrun and Ross-on-Wye Parkrun
Merthyr and Ross-on-Wye parkrun data
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| Data Point | Merthyr parkrun | Ross-on-Wye parkrun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town / City | Merthyr Tydfil | Ross-on-Wye | ||
| Country | UK | UK | ||
| Start Line Lat Long | 51.737867,-3.376381 | 51.912014,-2.595075 | ||
| Start Line What3Words | ///pretty.probe.neat | ///pocketed.potato.squeaking | ||
| Laps | 2 | 2 | ||
| Lowest Point | 163.7 meters | 537.07 feet | 29.82 meters | 97.83 feet |
| Highest Point | 178.32 meters | 585.04 feet | 31.37 meters | 102.92 feet |
| Longest Climb | 500 meters | 1640.42 feet | 160 meters | 524.93 feet |
| Longest Climb Start Altitude | 166.49 meters | 546.23 feet | 29.99 meters | 98.39 feet |
| Longest Climb End Altitude | 174.52 meters | 572.57 feet | 31.36 meters | 102.89 feet |
| Longest Climb Gradient | 1:62 You'll go up 1 meter every 62 meters | 1:117 You'll go up 1 meter every 117 meters | ||
| Longest Descent | 490 meters | 1607.61 feet | 230 meters | 754.59 feet |
| Longest Descent Start Altitude | 174.47 meters | 572.41 feet | 30.85 meters | 101.21 feet |
| Longest Descent End Altitude | 166.5 meters | 546.26 feet | 29.86 meters | 97.97 feet |
| Longest Descent Gradient | 1:61 You'll go down 1 meter every 61 meters | 1:232 You'll go down 1 meter every 232 meters | ||
| Flat Distance | 550 meters | 1804.46 feet | 2800 meters | 9186.35 feet |
| Flat Percentage | 11.2% | 56.0% | ||
| Uphill Percentage | 41.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Downhill Percentage | 47.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Elevation Range | 14.62m (47.97ft) | 1.56m (5.12ft) | ||
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 11.2m/km | 1.2m/km | ||
| Steepest 100m Climb | 6.4% from 500m (1,640ft) | 1.2% from 1,620m (5,315ft) | ||
| Steepest 100m Descent | 6.4% from 1,470m (4,823ft) | 0.8% from 2,390m (7,841ft) | ||
| Total Elevation Gain | 55.06 meters | 180.64 feet | 6.06 meters | 19.88 feet |
| Total Elevation Loss | 62.81 meters | 206.07 feet | 5.23 meters | 17.16 feet |
| Net Elevation Change | -7.75m (-25.43ft) | +0.81m (+2.66ft) | ||
| Elevation Analysis | Reliable | Reliable | ||