Flat grade share
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 70.2% Favoured
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori vs TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofΔιεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori or TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.9%
- flat grade share
- 49.1%
- lower ascent
- 300 m
- climbing density
- 14.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -31 m
- maximum grade
- 40.6%
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.8% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 70.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 169 m
- climbing density
- 8.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 10.4%
| Metric | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori | TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 49.1% | 70.2% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.9% | 0.8% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 25.2% | 15.0% |
| Steep-up share | 6.4% | 1.6% |
| Downhill share | 25.6% | 14.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 300 m | 169 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 14.2 m/km | 8.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 580 m | 270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 41 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 331 m | 167 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -31 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 40.6% | 10.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 399 m | 9 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 368 m | 11 m |
| Scenic score | 71/100 | 93/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 65/100 ✓ |
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
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 93/100 Favoured
Conditions
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 65/100 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 | Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori | TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Arkalochori, Greece | Rhodes, Greece |
| 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 | Laps |
| Surface | Asphalt road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Vineyard, Countryside, Lakeside | Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination, Festival | Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 300 m | 169 m |
| Climbing density | 14.2 m/km | 8.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 331 m | 167 m |
| Net elevation | -31 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 40.6% | 10.4% |
| Flat grade share | 49.1% | 70.2% |
| GAP factor | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Cutoff | 3:00:00 | 3:00:00 |
| Field cap | 1,600 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-04 (legacy event-level date).
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Arkalochori, Greece
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Rhodes, Greece
Actual distance
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 21.1 km
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Loop
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Asphalt road
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Hilly
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Road
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Vineyard, Countryside, Lakeside
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Community, Destination, Festival
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Moderate
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 300 m
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 169 m
Climbing density
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 14.2 m/km
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 8.0 m/km
Total descent
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 331 m
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 167 m
Net elevation
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- -31 m
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 40.6%
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 10.4%
Flat grade share
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 49.1%
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 70.2%
GAP factor
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 1.9%
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 0.8%
Cutoff
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 3:00:00
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
Field cap
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- 1,600
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori
- Open
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes 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, Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori or TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon?
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.