Flat grade share
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 73.9% Favoured
Athens Marathon. The Authentic vs TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes 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 TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) — which comes out ahead?
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- 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%
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 73.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 296 m
- climbing density
- 7.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 10.1%
| Metric | Athens Marathon. The Authentic | TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.8% | 73.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.3% | 0.7% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Downhill share | 10.5% | 13.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 333 m | 296 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.9 m/km | 7.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,490 m | 410 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 71 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 274 m | 294 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 59 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 37 m | 9 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 96 m | 12 m |
| Scenic score | 61/100 | 93/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 80/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 0.7% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 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)
- 93/100 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 | TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes 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 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Athens, Greece | Rhodes, Greece |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Laps |
| Surface | Road; final 170m on stadium tartan | Two half Marathon loops of approx. 21 km each along Akti Sakhtouri, Australias Street and the New Ring Road of Rhodes. |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside | Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Big City, Competitive | Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 333 m | 296 m |
| Climbing density | 7.9 m/km | 7.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 274 m | 294 m |
| Net elevation | 59 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| Flat grade share | 73.8% | 73.9% |
| GAP factor | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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).
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Athens, Greece
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Rhodes, Greece
Actual distance
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 42.2 km
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Held
Course type
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Point To Point
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Laps
Surface
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road; final 170m on stadium tartan
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Two half Marathon loops of approx. 21 km each along Akti Sakhtouri, Australias Street and the New Ring Road of Rhodes.
Elevation character
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Hilly
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Flat
Terrain
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Road
Scenery
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Destination, Big City, Competitive
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Non Technical
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 333 m
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 296 m
Climbing density
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 7.0 m/km
Total descent
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 274 m
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 294 m
Net elevation
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 59 m
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 3 m
Max absolute grade
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.6%
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 10.1%
Flat grade share
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 73.8%
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 73.9%
GAP factor
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 1.3%
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 0.7%
Cutoff
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 8:00:00
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Open
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Athens Marathon. The Authentic or TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)?
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.