Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 83.3% Favoured
Allianz Richmond Marathon vs Foot Levelers Blue Ridge 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 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Allianz Richmond Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 83.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 236 m
- climbing density
- 5.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -36 m
- maximum grade
- 16.1%
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 35.2%
- lower ascent
- 1,523 m
- climbing density
- 36.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 92.0%
| Metric | Allianz Richmond Marathon | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 83.3% ✓ | 35.2% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 8.2% | 34.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.8% | 18.1% |
| Downhill share | 8.6% | 30.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 236 m | 1,523 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.6 m/km | 36.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 490 m | 760 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 35 m | 90 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.2% | 11.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 272 m | 1,523 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -36 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.1% | 92.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 54 m | 294 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 18 m | 294 m |
| Scenic score | 77/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 90/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 5.6 m/km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 36.1 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
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Allianz Richmond 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 | Allianz Richmond Marathon | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Paved roads (road marathon over mountain and city roadways) |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic, Forest | Mountain, Forest, City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Festival | Community, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 236 m | 1,523 m |
| Climbing density | 5.6 m/km | 36.1 m/km |
| Total descent | 272 m | 1,523 m |
| Net elevation | -36 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 16.1% | 92.0% |
| Flat grade share | 83.3% | 35.2% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:30:00 |
| Field cap | 6,200 | 750 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date).
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
Location
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Richmond, Virginia
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Roanoke, Virginia
Actual distance
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Unavailable
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Unavailable
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Paved roads (road marathon over mountain and city roadways)
Elevation character
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Net Downhill
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Road
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic, Forest
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Big City, Community, Festival
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Community, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Non Technical
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 236 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 1,523 m
Climbing density
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 5.6 m/km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 36.1 m/km
Total descent
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 272 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 1,523 m
Net elevation
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- -36 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 16.1%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 92.0%
Flat grade share
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 83.3%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 35.2%
GAP factor
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 0.1%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 7:00:00
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 7:30:00
Field cap
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 6,200
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 750
Entry model
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Open
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.