Flat grade share
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 72.0%
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 72.1% Favoured
DNB Oslo Marathon vs DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDNB Oslo Marathon or DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
DNB Oslo Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 72.0%
- lower ascent
- 307 m
- climbing density
- 7.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.7%
DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 72.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 153 m
- climbing density
- 7.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 6.5%
| Metric | DNB Oslo Marathon | DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 72.0% | 72.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% | 0.5% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Downhill share | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 307 m | 153 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.3 m/km | 7.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,030 m | 1,050 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 29 m | 29 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 308 m | 153 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 3 m | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 3 m | 3 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Conditions | 84/100 | 84/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 12.1%
Steep-up share
Downhill share
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 15.9%
Total ascent (m)
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 307 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 7.3 m/km
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 1,030 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 308 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 68/100
Conditions
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 84/100
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | DNB Oslo Marathon | DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-12 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-12 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Oslo, Norway | Oslo, Norway |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Unavailable |
| Laps | 2 | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Coastal, Historic, Parkland | City, Waterfront, Coastal, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 307 m | 153 m |
| Climbing density | 7.3 m/km | 7.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 308 m | 153 m |
| Net elevation | -0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| Flat grade share | 72.0% | 72.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- DNB Oslo Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-12 (legacy event-level date).
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-12 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Oslo, Norway
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Oslo, Norway
Actual distance
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 42.2 km
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Held
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Held
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Laps
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Laps
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 2
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Road
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Coastal, Historic, Parkland
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Coastal, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Non Technical
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 307 m
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 153 m
Climbing density
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 7.3 m/km
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.2 m/km
Total descent
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 308 m
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 153 m
Net elevation
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- -0 m
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 6.7%
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 6.5%
Flat grade share
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 72.0%
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 72.1%
GAP factor
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 0.5%
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5%
Cutoff
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- 6:00:00
- DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- DNB Oslo Marathon
- Open
- DNB Oslo 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, DNB Oslo Marathon or DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon?
DNB Oslo Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.