Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9% Favoured
Debrecen Maraton Marathon vs Run Rome The Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDebrecen Maraton Marathon or Run Rome The Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon and Run Rome The Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 92.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 119 m
- climbing density
- 2.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.9%
Run Rome The Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 90.3%
- lower ascent
- 135 m
- climbing density
- 3.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -9 m
- maximum grade
- 9.9%
| Metric | Debrecen Maraton Marathon | Run Rome The Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.9% ✓ | 90.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% | 0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 119 m | 135 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.8 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 920 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 119 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 129 m | 27 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 129 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 63/100 | 63/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 92/100 ✓ | 90/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 3.2 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
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 63/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92/100 Favoured
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 90/100
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 | Debrecen Maraton Marathon | Run Rome The Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Debrecen, Hungary | Rome, Italy |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Forest, Parkland, Historic | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 119 m | 135 m |
| Climbing density | 2.8 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 119 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Flat grade share | 92.9% | 90.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Run Rome The Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Rome, Italy
Actual distance
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Laps
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Road, Mixed
Scenery
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Historic
- Run Rome The Marathon
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 135 m
Climbing density
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 3.2 m/km
Total descent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 144 m
Net elevation
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- -9 m
Max absolute grade
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.9%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 9.9%
Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 90.3%
GAP factor
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0.1%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Open
- Run Rome The 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, Debrecen Maraton Marathon or Run Rome The Marathon?
Run Rome The Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.