Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9% Favoured
Debrecen Maraton Marathon vs Termal Bologna 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 Termal Bologna Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 119 m
- climbing density
- 2.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.9%
Termal Bologna Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 91.5%
- lower ascent
- 187 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 16 m
- maximum grade
- 5.6%
| Metric | Debrecen Maraton Marathon | Termal Bologna Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 92.9% ✓ | 91.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.1% ✓ | 0.4% |
| Uphill share | 3.3% | 5.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 119 m | 187 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 2.8 m/km | 4.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 350 m | 500 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 7 m | 17 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 119 m | 171 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 16 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 129 m | 59 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 129 m | 75 m |
| Scenic score | 63/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Conditions | 92/100 ✓ | 92/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Debrecen Maraton 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
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 4.4 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
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 63/100 Favoured
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 55/100
Conditions
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92/100 Favoured
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 92/100
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 | Termal Bologna 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 2027-03-07 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Debrecen, Hungary | Bologna, 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 | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Forest, Parkland, Historic | City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 119 m | 187 m |
| Climbing density | 2.8 m/km | 4.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 119 m | 171 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 16 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Flat grade share | 92.9% | 91.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 3,600 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Termal Bologna Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-07 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Bologna, Italy
Actual distance
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Laps
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Historic
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 187 m
Climbing density
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
Total descent
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 171 m
Net elevation
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0 m
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 16 m
Max absolute grade
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.9%
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 5.6%
Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9%
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 91.5%
GAP factor
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0.1%
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 0.4%
Cutoff
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 3,600
Entry model
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Open
- Termal Bologna 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 Termal Bologna Marathon?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.