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