Flat grade share
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 49.8% Favoured
DNB Oslo Marathon 10K vs Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDNB Oslo Marathon 10K or Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K — which comes out ahead?
DNB Oslo Marathon 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 49.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 128 m
- climbing density
- 12.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 13.3%
Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 4.2%
- flat grade share
- 32.0%
- lower ascent
- 232 m
- climbing density
- 22.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 19.4%
| Metric | DNB Oslo Marathon 10K | Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 49.8% ✓ | 32.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.4% ✓ | 4.2% |
| Uphill share | 25.8% | 30.5% |
| Steep-up share | 4.4% | 15.2% |
| Downhill share | 24.4% | 37.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 128 m | 232 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 12.8 m/km | 22.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 890 m | 770 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 18 m | 64 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 130 m | 232 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.3% | 19.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 12 m | 186 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 10 m | 186 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 1.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 12.8 m/km
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 22.1 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
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 68/100 Favoured
Conditions
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 84/100
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 85/100 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 | DNB Oslo Marathon 10K | Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-12 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Oslo, Norway | Trondheim, Norway |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10.5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mixed gravel, asphalt and terrain through forest, including a steep climb nicknamed "monsterbakken" up to Lian |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Coastal, Historic, Parkland | Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 128 m | 232 m |
| Climbing density | 12.8 m/km | 22.1 m/km |
| Total descent | 130 m | 232 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.3% | 19.4% |
| Flat grade share | 49.8% | 32.0% |
| GAP factor | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Cutoff | 1:45:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-12 (legacy event-level date).
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Oslo, Norway
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Trondheim, Norway
Actual distance
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 10 km
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 10.5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Held
Surface
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Mixed gravel, asphalt and terrain through forest, including a steep climb nicknamed "monsterbakken" up to Lian
Elevation character
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Hilly
Terrain
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Road
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Trail
Scenery
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- City, Waterfront, Coastal, Historic, Parkland
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 128 m
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 232 m
Climbing density
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 12.8 m/km
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 22.1 m/km
Total descent
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 130 m
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 232 m
Net elevation
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- -2 m
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 13.3%
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 19.4%
Flat grade share
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 49.8%
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 32.0%
GAP factor
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 1.4%
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- 4.2%
Cutoff
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- 1:45:00
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- DNB Oslo Marathon 10K
- Open
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, DNB Oslo Marathon 10K or Trondheim Skogsmaraton 10K?
DNB Oslo Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.