Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.3% Favoured
Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon vs Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMaratona di Pisa Half Marathon or Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon and Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 90.6%
- lower ascent
- 72 m
- climbing density
- 3.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 4 m
- maximum grade
- 5.6%
Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 99.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 11 m
- climbing density
- 0.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 3.1%
| Metric | Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon | Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 90.6% | 99.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.0% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 4.6% | 0.4% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 72 m | 11 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 3.4 m/km | 0.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 580 m | 330 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 2 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 67 m | 12 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 4 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 8 m | 4 m |
| Scenic score | 90/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 88/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 3.4 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
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 90/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 91/100 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 | Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon | Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-20 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Pisa, Italy | Catania, Italy |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Forest, Coastal, Parkland | Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour | Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City |
| Total ascent | 72 m | 11 m |
| Climbing density | 3.4 m/km | 0.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 67 m | 12 m |
| Net elevation | 4 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Flat grade share | 90.6% | 99.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Cutoff | 3:15:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 2,300 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-20 (legacy event-level date).
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Pisa, Italy
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Catania, Italy
Actual distance
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Elevation character
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Flat
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Road
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Forest, Coastal, Parkland
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic
Atmosphere
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City
Total ascent
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 72 m
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 11 m
Climbing density
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 3.4 m/km
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5 m/km
Total descent
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 67 m
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 12 m
Net elevation
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 4 m
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 5.6%
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.1%
Flat grade share
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 90.6%
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.3%
GAP factor
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 0.3%
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.0%
Cutoff
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 3:15:00
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- 2,300
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon
- Open
- Naturosa Catania 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, Maratona di Pisa Half Marathon or Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon?
Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.