Flat grade share
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 35.4% Favoured
Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon vs Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTrondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon or Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.9%
- flat grade share
- 32.7%
- lower ascent
- 453 m
- climbing density
- 21.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 17.0%
Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 35.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 389 m
- climbing density
- 18.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 24.1%
| Metric | Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon | Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 32.7% | 35.4% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 3.9% | 3.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 30.7% | 33.2% |
| Steep-up share | 15.7% | 9.5% |
| Downhill share | 36.6% | 31.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 453 m | 389 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 21.5 m/km | 18.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 980 m | 810 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 69 m | 49 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 453 m | 388 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.0% | 24.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 186 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 186 m | 6 m |
| Scenic score | 85/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 85/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 21.5 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
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Fjordkraft Bergen City 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 | Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon | Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Trondheim, Norway | Bergen, 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 |
| Surface | Mixed: gravel, partly asphalt, and forest trail with roots and stones | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside | City, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal, Lakeside, Parkland, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 453 m | 389 m |
| Climbing density | 21.5 m/km | 18.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 453 m | 388 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.0% | 24.1% |
| Flat grade share | 32.7% | 35.4% |
| GAP factor | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 4:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Trondheim, Norway
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Bergen, Norway
Actual distance
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Held
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Held
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Loop
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Mixed: gravel, partly asphalt, and forest trail with roots and stones
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Hilly
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Trail, Mixed
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal, Lakeside, Parkland, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Moderate
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 453 m
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 389 m
Climbing density
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 21.5 m/km
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 18.5 m/km
Total descent
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 453 m
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 388 m
Net elevation
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 0 m
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 17.0%
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 24.1%
Flat grade share
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 32.7%
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 35.4%
GAP factor
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 3.9%
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.1%
Cutoff
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon
- 4:00:00
Entry model
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Open
- Fjordkraft Bergen City 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, Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon or Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon?
Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.