Flat grade share
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 59.7% Favoured
Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) vs Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofConnemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) or Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 59.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 451 m
- climbing density
- 10.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 8 m
- maximum grade
- 19.5%
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.4%
- flat grade share
- 57.3%
- lower ascent
- 493 m
- climbing density
- 11.7 m/km
- net elevation
- -4 m
- maximum grade
- 13.0%
| Metric | Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) | Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 59.7% ✓ | 57.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.3% ✓ | 1.4% |
| Uphill share | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| Steep-up share | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Downhill share | 20.3% | 21.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 451 m | 493 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 10.7 m/km | 11.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,860 m | 1,000 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 73 m | 62 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 443 m | 497 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 8 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 19.5% | 13.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 34 m | 23 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 42 m | 19 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 69/100 | Unavailable |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 1.3% 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)
Scenic score
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Unavailable
Conditions
- Clonakilty Waterfront 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 | Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) | Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Connemara, County Galway, Ireland | Clonakilty, Ireland |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Surface | 100% of all three race distances is on road; there is no trail section. | Sealed roads |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Beach |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Lakeside, Moorland, Waterfront, Coastal | Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination | Scenic Tour, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 451 m | 493 m |
| Climbing density | 10.7 m/km | 11.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 443 m | 497 m |
| Net elevation | 8 m | -4 m |
| Max absolute grade | 19.5% | 13.0% |
| Flat grade share | 59.7% | 57.3% |
| GAP factor | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Connemara, County Galway, Ireland
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Clonakilty, Ireland
Actual distance
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 42.2 km
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Held
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Held
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Point To Point
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 100% of all three race distances is on road; there is no trail section.
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Sealed roads
Elevation character
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Hilly
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Road
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Road, Beach
Scenery
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Countryside, Mountain, Lakeside, Moorland, Waterfront, Coastal
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside, Forest
Atmosphere
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Community
Technicality
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Non Technical
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 451 m
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 493 m
Climbing density
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 10.7 m/km
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 11.7 m/km
Total descent
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 443 m
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 497 m
Net elevation
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 8 m
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- -4 m
Max absolute grade
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 19.5%
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 13.0%
Flat grade share
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 59.7%
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 57.3%
GAP factor
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 1.3%
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- 1.4%
Cutoff
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- 6:30:00
- Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)
- Open
- Clonakilty Waterfront 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, Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) or Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon?
Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.