Race Comparator & Performance Analysis

Understanding race performance

Comparing races allows you to objectively assess your fitness across different race types and terrains. A trail race with significant elevation gain requires very different effort than a flat road marathon, even if the distances are similar. This tool helps you understand these differences.

The elevation gain adjustment uses the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) methodology: approximately 60 seconds are added per 100 meters of elevation gain per kilometer of distance. This allows meaningful comparison between flat and hilly races.

Weather conditions also significantly impact performance. Hot weather typically slows you by 2-5%, cold weather by 1-3%, wind by 3-8%, and rain by 1-4%. The performance score automatically adjusts for these factors.