Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5% Favoured
Allianz Richmond 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 ofAllianz Richmond 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 course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 83.3%
- lower ascent
- 236 m
- climbing density
- 5.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -36 m
- maximum grade
- 16.1%
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.5% Favoured
- 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 | Allianz Richmond Marathon | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 83.3% | 85.5% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% | -0.5% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Downhill share | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 236 m | 89 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.6 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 490 m | 220 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 35 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.2% | 5.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 272 m | 126 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -36 m | -37 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.1% | 8.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 54 m | 54 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 18 m | 17 m |
| Scenic score | 77/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Conditions | 90/100 | 90/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 5.6 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
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 77/100 Favoured
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Allianz Richmond Marathon | Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia | Richmond, Virginia |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic, Forest | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Festival | Big City, Community, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 236 m | 89 m |
| Climbing density | 5.6 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 272 m | 126 m |
| Net elevation | -36 m | -37 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.1% | 8.7% |
| Flat grade share | 83.3% | 85.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 6,200 | 10,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (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
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Richmond, Virginia
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Richmond, Virginia
Actual distance
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Elevation character
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Net Downhill
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Road
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic, Forest
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Forest
Atmosphere
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Big City, Community, Festival
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Community, Festival
Technicality
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Non Technical
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 236 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 89 m
Climbing density
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 5.6 m/km
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.2 m/km
Total descent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 272 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 126 m
Net elevation
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- -36 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -37 m
Max absolute grade
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 16.1%
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 8.7%
Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 83.3%
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.5%
GAP factor
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 0.1%
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- -0.5%
Cutoff
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 7:00:00
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 6,200
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- 10,000
Entry model
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Open
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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, Allianz Richmond Marathon or Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon?
Allianz Richmond Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.