Flat grade share
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 73.3% Favoured
Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K vs Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
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 5K or Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K — which comes out ahead?
Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 73.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 35 m
- climbing density
- 7.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -6 m
- maximum grade
- 4.4%
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 57.8%
- lower ascent
- 52 m
- climbing density
- 10.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -9 m
- maximum grade
- 10.0%
| Metric | Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.3% ✓ | 57.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.2% ✓ | 0.4% |
| Uphill share | 12.2% | 19.5% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Downhill share | 14.5% | 22.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 35 m | 52 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.1 m/km | 10.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 730 m | 350 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 15 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 41 m | 61 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -6 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 102 m | 399 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 96 m | 390 m |
| Scenic score | 57/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- -0.2% Favoured
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
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 57/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 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 5K | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Athens, Greece | Arkalochori, Greece |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside | Countryside, Lakeside, Vineyard |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Big City, Competitive | Community, Destination, Festival |
| Total ascent | 35 m | 52 m |
| Climbing density | 7.1 m/km | 10.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 41 m | 61 m |
| Net elevation | -6 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Flat grade share | 73.3% | 57.8% |
| GAP factor | -0.2% | 0.4% |
| Cutoff | 1:00:00 | 1:05:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 2,100 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Athens, Greece
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Arkalochori, Greece
Actual distance
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 5 km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Held
Course type
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Loop
Scenery
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Countryside, Lakeside, Vineyard
Atmosphere
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Destination, Big City, Competitive
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- Community, Destination, Festival
Total ascent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 35 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 52 m
Climbing density
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 7.1 m/km
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 10.4 m/km
Total descent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 41 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 61 m
Net elevation
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- -6 m
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- -9 m
Max absolute grade
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 4.4%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 10.0%
Flat grade share
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 73.3%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 57.8%
GAP factor
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- -0.2%
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 0.4%
Cutoff
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- 1:00:00
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 1:05:00
Field cap
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Unavailable
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 2,100
Entry model
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K
- Open
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K
- 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, Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K or Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K?
Athens Marathon. The Authentic 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.