Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K vs Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofAthens Marathon. The Authentic 10K or Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K — which comes out ahead?
Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K and Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 73.1%
- lower ascent
- 79 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 4.4%
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 14.5% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 12.4% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 79 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,130 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 35 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 83 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -4 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 4.4% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 99 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 96 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 57/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- 78/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 80/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Athens, Greece | Patras, Greece |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside | Coastal, City, Island, Waterfront, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Big City, Competitive | Community, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 79 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 7.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 83 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -4 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 4.4% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 73.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 1:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- Athens, Greece
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Patras, Greece
Actual distance
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 10 km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Not held
Scenery
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Coastal, City, Island, Waterfront, Historic
Atmosphere
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- Destination, Big City, Competitive
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Community, Destination, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 79 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 7.9 m/km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 83 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- -4 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 4.4%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 73.1%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 0.2%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- 1:30:00
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 10K
- Open
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Πάτρας (Patras Half Marathon) 10K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.