Flat grade share
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 73.8% Favoured
Athens Marathon. The Authentic vs Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
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 Olympus Marathon (Litochoro) — which comes out ahead?
Athens Marathon. The Authentic has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 73.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 333 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 59 m
- maximum grade
- 7.6%
Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 7.9%
- lower ascent
- 3,465 m
- climbing density
- 78.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 273 m
- maximum grade
- 84.1%
| Metric | Athens Marathon. The Authentic | Olympus Marathon (Litochoro) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.8% ✓ | 7.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.3% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 15.7% | 52.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.3% | 38.1% |
| Downhill share | 10.5% | 39.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 333 m | 3,465 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.9 m/km | 78.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,490 m | 2,110 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 71 m | 454 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 274 m | 3,192 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 59 m | 273 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 84.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 37 m | 12 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 96 m | 285 m |
| Scenic score | 61/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,465 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 78.7 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 2,110 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,192 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 80/100 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 | Olympus Marathon (Litochoro) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Athens, Greece | Litochoro, Greece |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 44 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Road; final 170m on stadium tartan | Mostly mountain trail (rocks, stones, gravel) with short asphalt at the start and dirt road at the finish; passes through pine, robolo and beech forest and exposed high Alpine terrain. |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road | Gravel, Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside | Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Historic, Canyon, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Big City, Competitive | Wilderness, Destination, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 333 m | 3,465 m |
| Climbing density | 7.9 m/km | 78.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 274 m | 3,192 m |
| Net elevation | 59 m | 273 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 84.1% |
| Flat grade share | 73.8% | 7.9% |
| GAP factor | 1.3% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 8:00:00 | 12:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Qualifier |
Schedule
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Athens, Greece
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Litochoro, Greece
Actual distance
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 42.2 km
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 44 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Held
Course type
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Point To Point
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Point To Point
Surface
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road; final 170m on stadium tartan
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mostly mountain trail (rocks, stones, gravel) with short asphalt at the start and dirt road at the finish; passes through pine, robolo and beech forest and exposed high Alpine terrain.
Elevation character
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Hilly
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Gravel, Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Historic, Canyon, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Destination, Big City, Competitive
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Wilderness, Destination, Competitive
Technicality
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Non Technical
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 333 m
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,465 m
Climbing density
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 78.7 m/km
Total descent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 274 m
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,192 m
Net elevation
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 59 m
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 273 m
Max absolute grade
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.6%
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 84.1%
Flat grade share
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 73.8%
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 7.9%
GAP factor
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 1.3%
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 8:00:00
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 12:00:00
Entry model
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Open
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Qualifier
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.