Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5% Favoured
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon vs Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofAllianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon or Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.5%
- flat grade share
- 85.5% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 89 m
- climbing density
- 4.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -37 m
- maximum grade
- 8.7%
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 25.9%
- lower ascent
- 1,127 m
- climbing density
- 53.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 125 m
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 85.5% ✓ | 25.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.5% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 6.2% | 43.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.7% | 24.8% |
| Downhill share | 8.3% | 30.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 89 m | 1,127 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.2 m/km | 53.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 220 m | 770 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 78 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.1% | 10.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 126 m | 1,002 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -37 m | 125 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 54 m | 294 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 17 m | 419 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 90/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
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
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 90/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 90/100 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 | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest | Mountain, City, Forest, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Festival | Community, Destination, Festival |
| Total ascent | 89 m | 1,127 m |
| Climbing density | 4.2 m/km | 53.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 126 m | 1,002 m |
| Net elevation | -37 m | 125 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.7% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 85.5% | 25.9% |
| GAP factor | -0.5% | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 10,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date).
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Richmond, Virginia
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Roanoke, Virginia
Actual distance
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Terrain
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Mountain, City, Forest, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Community, Festival
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Destination, Festival
Total ascent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 89 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 1,127 m
Climbing density
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.2 m/km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 53.4 m/km
Total descent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 126 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 1,002 m
Net elevation
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -37 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 125 m
Max absolute grade
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.7%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 25.9%
GAP factor
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.5%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 10,000
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.