Flat grade share
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 87.1% Favoured
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K 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 ofPaavo Nurmi Marathon 5K or Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K — which comes out ahead?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K and Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 87.1%
- lower ascent
- 20 m
- climbing density
- 4.1 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 5.7%
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- 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 | Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K | Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 87.1% | 87.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 20 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.1 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 930 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 21 m | 42 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 10 m | 10 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 9 m | 9 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 4.1 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 5K
- 100/100
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 100/100
Conditions
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 64/100
- 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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K | Paavo Nurmi Marathon 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 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Turku, Finland | Turku, Finland |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 10 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 20 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density | 4.1 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 21 m | 42 m |
| Net elevation | -1 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Flat grade share | 87.1% | 87.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 2:00:00 | 2:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date).
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- Turku, Finland
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Turku, Finland
Actual distance
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 5 km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 10 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Held
Scenery
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 20 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 42 m
Climbing density
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 4.1 m/km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 4.2 m/km
Total descent
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 21 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 42 m
Net elevation
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- -1 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 5.7%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 5.7%
Flat grade share
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 87.1%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 87.1%
GAP factor
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 0.1%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 2:00:00
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K
- 2:00:00
Entry model
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K
- 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, Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K or Paavo Nurmi Marathon 10K?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon 5K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.