Flat grade share
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 57.3% Favoured
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon vs Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofClonakilty Waterfront Marathon or Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 57.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 493 m
- climbing density
- 11.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 13.0%
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.5%
- flat grade share
- 55.3%
- lower ascent
- 265 m
- climbing density
- 12.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -8 m
- maximum grade
- 12.6%
| Metric | Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon | Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 57.3% ✓ | 55.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.4% ✓ | 1.5% |
| Uphill share | 21.4% | 23.5% |
| Steep-up share | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| Downhill share | 21.3% | 21.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 493 m | 265 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.7 m/km | 12.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,000 m | 1,810 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 62 m | 66 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 6.2% | 3.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 497 m | 274 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -4 m | -8 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 23 m | 25 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 19 m | 17 m |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 1.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 11.7 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)
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon | Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Clonakilty, Ireland | Clonakilty, Ireland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Sealed roads | Sealed roads |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road, Beach | Beach |
| Scenery | Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest | Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 493 m | 265 m |
| Climbing density | 11.7 m/km | 12.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 497 m | 274 m |
| Net elevation | -4 m | -8 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Flat grade share | 57.3% | 55.3% |
| GAP factor | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Clonakilty, Ireland
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Clonakilty, Ireland
Actual distance
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Held
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Held
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Surface
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Sealed roads
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Sealed roads
Elevation character
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Rolling
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Road, Beach
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Beach
Scenery
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest
Atmosphere
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Technicality
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Moderate
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 493 m
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 265 m
Climbing density
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 11.7 m/km
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 12.6 m/km
Total descent
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 497 m
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 274 m
Net elevation
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- -4 m
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- -8 m
Max absolute grade
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 13.0%
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 12.6%
Flat grade share
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 57.3%
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 55.3%
GAP factor
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 1.4%
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.5%
Entry model
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Open
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half 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, Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon or Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Half Marathon?
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.