Flat grade share
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.7% Favoured
Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon vs Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofArctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon or Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 65.0%
- lower ascent
- 196 m
- climbing density
- 9.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 11.8%
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 85.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 91 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 9.1%
| Metric | Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon | Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 65.0% | 85.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.0% | 0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 17.5% | 7.2% |
| Steep-up share | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 17.6% | 7.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 196 m | 91 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.3 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,120 m | 300 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 59 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 196 m | 92 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 163 m | 9 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 163 m | 8 m |
| Scenic score | 65/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 63/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.3% 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
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 64/100 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 | Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon | Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Rovaniemi, Finland | Turku, Finland |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Loop |
| Surface | Approximately 90% snow Covered dirt roads and 10% forest single track; spiked trail shoes recommended for icy sections. | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Countryside, Forest, Riverside, City | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Wilderness, Community | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 196 m | 91 m |
| Climbing density | 9.3 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 196 m | 92 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| Flat grade share | 65.0% | 85.7% |
| GAP factor | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 2:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-04 (legacy event-level date).
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Rovaniemi, Finland
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Turku, Finland
Actual distance
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Loop
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Approximately 90% snow Covered dirt roads and 10% forest single track; spiked trail shoes recommended for icy sections.
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Forest, Riverside, City
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Destination, Wilderness, Community
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- 196 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 91 m
Climbing density
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
Total descent
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- 196 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 92 m
Net elevation
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- -0 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- 11.8%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.1%
Flat grade share
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- 65.0%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.7%
GAP factor
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- 1.0%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 2:00:00
Entry model
- Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon
- Open
- Paavo Nurmi 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Arctic Marathon (Rovaniemi) Half Marathon or Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.