Flat grade share
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 87.1% Favoured
Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K vs Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNaisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K or Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 84.1%
- lower ascent
- 48 m
- climbing density
- 4.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.4%
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 87.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 42 m
- climbing density
- 4.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 5.7%
| Metric | Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K | Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 84.1% | 87.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 48 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.8 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 320 m | 930 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 4 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 0.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 47 m | 42 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 3 m | 10 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 9 m |
| Scenic score | 71/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 89/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 4.8 m/km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 4.2 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
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 89/100 Favoured
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 64/100
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 | Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K | Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-23 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Helsinki, Finland | Turku, Finland |
| Actual distance | 10 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Paved city streets and park/shoreline paths. | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Festival | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 48 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density | 4.8 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 47 m | 42 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| Flat grade share | 84.1% | 87.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 2:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-23 (legacy event-level date).
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Helsinki, Finland
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Turku, Finland
Actual distance
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 10 km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Held
Course type
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Loop
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Paved city streets and park/shoreline paths.
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Road
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Coastal, Parkland, Waterfront, City
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Big City, Community, Festival
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Non Technical
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 48 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 42 m
Climbing density
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 4.8 m/km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 4.2 m/km
Total descent
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 47 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 42 m
Net elevation
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 1 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 6.4%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 5.7%
Flat grade share
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 84.1%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 87.1%
GAP factor
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- 0.3%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Unavailable
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 2:00:00
Entry model
- Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K
- Open
- Paavo Nurmi 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Naisten Kymppi (Helsinki) 10K or Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.