Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5% Favoured
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon vs Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofFoot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon or Allianz Richmond 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
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
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%
| Metric | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 25.9% | 85.5% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | -0.5% |
| Uphill share | 43.3% | 6.2% |
| Steep-up share | 24.8% | 0.7% |
| Downhill share | 30.7% | 8.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,127 m | 89 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 53.4 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 770 m | 220 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 78 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 10.1% | 5.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,002 m | 126 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 125 m | -37 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 8.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 294 m | 54 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 419 m | 17 m |
| Scenic score | 90/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
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 | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Roanoke, Virginia | Richmond, Virginia |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Mountain, City, Forest, Riverside, Historic, Parkland | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination, Festival | Big City, Community, Festival |
| Total ascent | 1,127 m | 89 m |
| Climbing density | 53.4 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,002 m | 126 m |
| Net elevation | 125 m | -37 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 8.7% |
| Flat grade share | 25.9% | 85.5% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | -0.5% |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 10,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Richmond, Virginia
Actual distance
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Terrain
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Mountain, City, Forest, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest
Atmosphere
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Destination, Festival
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Community, Festival
Total ascent
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 1,127 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 89 m
Climbing density
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 53.4 m/km
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.2 m/km
Total descent
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 1,002 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 126 m
Net elevation
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 125 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -37 m
Max absolute grade
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.7%
Flat grade share
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- 25.9%
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5%
GAP factor
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.5%
Field cap
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 10,000
Entry model
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Allianz Richmond 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.