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