Flat grade share
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 97.6% Favoured
Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon vs Reims Champagne Run Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon or Reims Champagne Run Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon and Reims Champagne Run Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 97.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 98 m
- climbing density
- 2.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.7%
Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 60.8%
- lower ascent
- 389 m
- climbing density
- 9.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -161 m
- maximum grade
- 17.4%
| Metric | Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon | Reims Champagne Run Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 97.6% ✓ | 60.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% | -0.4% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Downhill share | 1.1% | 22.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 98 m | 389 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.3 m/km | 9.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,050 m | 2,250 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 18 m | 78 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 97 m | 551 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -161 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 17.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 18 m | 249 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 19 m | 88 m |
| Value | 79/100 | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Conditions | 81/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £60 | Unavailable |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £190 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -0.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 2,250 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Value
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 86/100 Favoured
Entry fee (GBP)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
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 | Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon | Reims Champagne Run Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Bath, South West | Reims, France |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Unavailable |
| Surface | Essentially 100% tarmac, aside from a small amount of grass at the start and finish | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Riverside, Countryside, Historic, City, Parkland | City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour | Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 98 m | 389 m |
| Climbing density | 2.3 m/km | 9.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 97 m | 551 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -161 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 17.4% |
| Flat grade share | 97.6% | 60.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | -0.4% |
| Cutoff | 7:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | £60 | Unavailable |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £190 | Unavailable |
| Cost model origin | National Average | Unavailable |
| Measured course | Yes | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Bath, South West
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Reims, France
Actual distance
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 42 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Out And Back
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Essentially 100% tarmac, aside from a small amount of grass at the start and finish
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Unavailable
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Trail
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Riverside, Countryside, Historic, City, Parkland
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Scenic Tour
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 98 m
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 389 m
Climbing density
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 2.3 m/km
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
Total descent
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 97 m
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 551 m
Net elevation
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 1 m
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -161 m
Max absolute grade
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 6.7%
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 17.4%
Flat grade share
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 97.6%
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 60.8%
GAP factor
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 0.1%
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -0.4%
Cutoff
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 7:30:00
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Open
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Open
Entry fee
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- £60
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Lowest modelled true cost
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- £190
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Cost model origin
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- National Average
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Measured course
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Yes
- Reims Champagne Run 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, Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon or Reims Champagne Run Marathon?
Reims Champagne Run Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.