Comparing Perth and Ruchill parkruns
Perth vs Ruchill elevation snapshot
| Metric | Perth | Ruchill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ascent | 12.69m (41.63ft) | 81.4m (267.06ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 2.5m/km | 16.3m/km |
| Elevation Range | 6.74m (22.11ft) | 21.37m (70.11ft) |
| Flat Percentage | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Uphill Percentage | 33.0% | 56.2% |
| Longest Climb | 170m (558ft) | 690m (2,264ft) |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 2.3% | 11.6% |
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 Perth Parkrun and Ruchill Parkrun
Perth and Ruchill parkrun data
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| Data Point | Perth parkrun | Ruchill parkrun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town / City | Perth | Glasgow | ||
| Country | UK | UK | ||
| Start Line Lat Long | 56.404885,-3.435268 | 55.883907,-4.276528 | ||
| Start Line What3Words | ///cabin.volume.feeds | ///looked.popped.finds | ||
| Laps | 1 | 3 | ||
| Lowest Point | 10.19 meters | 33.43 feet | 63.3 meters | 207.68 feet |
| Highest Point | 16.93 meters | 55.54 feet | 84.67 meters | 277.79 feet |
| Longest Climb | 170 meters | 557.74 feet | 690 meters | 2263.78 feet |
| Longest Climb Start Altitude | 11.97 meters | 39.27 feet | 67.57 meters | 221.69 feet |
| Longest Climb End Altitude | 13.06 meters | 42.85 feet | 84.64 meters | 277.69 feet |
| Longest Climb Gradient | 1:156 You'll go up 1 meter every 156 meters | 1:40 You'll go up 1 meter every 40 meters | ||
| Longest Descent | 170 meters | 557.74 feet | 420 meters | 1377.95 feet |
| Longest Descent Start Altitude | 15.72 meters | 51.57 feet | 84.66 meters | 277.76 feet |
| Longest Descent End Altitude | 14.37 meters | 47.15 feet | 64.12 meters | 210.37 feet |
| Longest Descent Gradient | 1:126 You'll go down 1 meter every 126 meters | 1:20 You'll go down 1 meter every 20 meters | ||
| Flat Distance | 1680 meters | 5511.81 feet | 390 meters | 1279.53 feet |
| Flat Percentage | 33.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Uphill Percentage | 33.0% | 56.2% | ||
| Downhill Percentage | 33.4% | 36.0% | ||
| Elevation Range | 6.74m (22.11ft) | 21.37m (70.11ft) | ||
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 2.5m/km | 16.3m/km | ||
| Steepest 100m Climb | 2.6% from 720m (2,362ft) | 5.2% from 3,440m (11,286ft) | ||
| Steepest 100m Descent | 2.3% from 4,170m (13,681ft) | 11.6% from 4,380m (14,370ft) | ||
| Total Elevation Gain | 12.69 meters | 41.63 feet | 81.4 meters | 267.06 feet |
| Total Elevation Loss | 11.51 meters | 37.76 feet | 79.77 meters | 261.71 feet |
| Net Elevation Change | +1.19m (+3.9ft) | +1.63m (+5.35ft) | ||
| Elevation Analysis | Reliable | Reliable | ||