Flat grade share
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 78.7% Favoured
Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon vs Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTrondheim Maraton Half Marathon or Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon and Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 78.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 127 m
- climbing density
- 6.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 8.3%
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7%
- flat grade share
- 76.3%
- lower ascent
- 148 m
- climbing density
- 7.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
| Metric | Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 78.7% ✓ | 76.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% ✓ | 0.7% |
| Uphill share | 11.3% | 11.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Downhill share | 10.0% | 11.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 127 m | 148 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.0 m/km | 7.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,570 m | 690 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 26 m | 33 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 125 m | 147 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.3% | 7.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 10 m | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 11 m | 5 m |
| Scenic score | 60/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 85/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 0.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 6.0 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
Conditions
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 | Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Trondheim, Norway | Tromsø, Norway |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic | Coastal, Mountain, City, Waterfront, Island |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour | Destination, Festival, Nighttime |
| Total ascent | 127 m | 148 m |
| Climbing density | 6.0 m/km | 7.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 125 m | 147 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.3% | 7.5% |
| Flat grade share | 78.7% | 76.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Trondheim, Norway
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- Tromsø, Norway
Actual distance
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Loop
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- Coastal, Mountain, City, Waterfront, Island
Atmosphere
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- Destination, Festival, Nighttime
Total ascent
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 127 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 148 m
Climbing density
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 6.0 m/km
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 7.0 m/km
Total descent
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 125 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 147 m
Net elevation
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 1 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 8.3%
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 7.5%
Flat grade share
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 78.7%
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 76.3%
GAP factor
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- 0.4%
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 0.7%
Cutoff
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon
- Open
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø 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, Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon or Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø Half Marathon?
Trondheim Maraton Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.