Flat grade share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Athens Marathon. The Authentic vs Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofAthens Marathon. The Authentic or Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) — which comes out ahead?
Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 73.8%
- lower ascent
- 333 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 59 m
- maximum grade
- 7.6%
Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Athens Marathon. The Authentic | Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.3% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 15.7% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.3% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 10.5% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 333 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,490 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 71 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 274 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 59 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 37 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 96 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 61/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 89/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 89/100 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 | Athens Marathon. The Authentic | Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Athens, Greece | Nafplio, Greece |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Laps |
| Surface | Road; final 170m on stadium tartan | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside | Coastal, Mountain, Waterfront, Historic, City |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Big City, Competitive | Destination, Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 333 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 7.9 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 274 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 59 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 73.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 1.3% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 8:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Athens, Greece
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Nafplio, Greece
Actual distance
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 42.2 km
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Not held
Course type
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Point To Point
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Laps
Surface
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road; final 170m on stadium tartan
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Hilly
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Road
Scenery
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Coastal, Mountain, Waterfront, Historic, City
Atmosphere
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Destination, Big City, Competitive
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Non Technical
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 333 m
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 274 m
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 59 m
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.6%
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 73.8%
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 1.3%
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 8:00:00
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Open
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio 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.