How is elevation gain recorded on Zwift?

Running
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Hi all,

Sorry, if this topic has been addressed previously, but I cannot find any related topics.

I’m fairly new to Zwift and I had my first run this morning. I selected a random route and I ran 5K. I think I remember Zwift asking me during the run to increase incline to 1%. Which I did. However, I’m in doubt that’s the fact or not. I downloaded the .fit file and uploaded it to Strava and Garmin, and it says 48m everywhere. And that’s also correct when a ran 5K with 1% incline.

My question is: Will Zwift advise to increase/decrease incline while running any routes? i.e. if I would choose a hilly route will Zwift advise to increase more than 1% incline?

Gear:
Horizon 7.0AT-02 treadmill - Had to install new bluetooth firmware [Q20_V10.21.16] to make it work with Zwift
(google “horizon firmware update” and find your treadmill serial no and model)
Wahoo tickr heart rate monitor
Garmin Fenix 6X pro solar

Appriciate any repsonse to this.
Thanks.

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If zwift is telling you to run at 1% then you’ve been running a workout. You don’t get such advice in free runs or events.
Obviously 48m is about right for 5k at 1%.
Probably missing a little if you didn’t incline straight away.

So the advised incline is entirely down to the workout you’ve selected.

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