Flat grade share
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 73.4% Favoured
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon vs FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofFirstEnergy Akron Marathon or FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 73.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 350 m
- climbing density
- 8.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -6 m
- maximum grade
- 13.8%
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 71.0%
- lower ascent
- 209 m
- climbing density
- 9.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -6 m
- maximum grade
- 25.8%
| Metric | FirstEnergy Akron Marathon | FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.4% ✓ | 71.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.7% ✓ | 1.3% |
| Uphill share | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Steep-up share | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Downhill share | 13.3% | 14.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 350 m | 209 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 8.3 m/km | 9.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,970 m | 930 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 70 m | 54 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 355 m | 215 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -6 m | -6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.8% | 25.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 297 m | 296 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 291 m | 290 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Conditions | 66/100 | 66/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 0.7% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 8.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 2,970 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
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
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 | FirstEnergy Akron Marathon | FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Akron, Ohio | Akron, Ohio |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Paved roads and trail (the course incorporates sections of the Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks) | Paved roads and trail (the course incorporates sections of the Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks) |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Towpath, Beach, Road, Mixed | Unavailable |
| Scenery | City, Parkland, Mountain, Historic, Desert, Riverside | City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Big City, Festival | Community, Big City, Festival |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 350 m | 209 m |
| Climbing density | 8.3 m/km | 9.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 355 m | 215 m |
| Net elevation | -6 m | -6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.8% | 25.8% |
| Flat grade share | 73.4% | 71.0% |
| GAP factor | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Akron, Ohio
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Akron, Ohio
Actual distance
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 42.2 km
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Point To Point
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Paved roads and trail (the course incorporates sections of the Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks)
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Paved roads and trail (the course incorporates sections of the Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks)
Elevation character
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Hilly
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Trail, Towpath, Beach, Road, Mixed
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- City, Parkland, Mountain, Historic, Desert, Riverside
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
Atmosphere
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Community, Big City, Festival
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Big City, Festival
Technicality
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Moderate
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 350 m
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 209 m
Climbing density
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 8.3 m/km
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.9 m/km
Total descent
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 355 m
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 215 m
Net elevation
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- -6 m
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- -6 m
Max absolute grade
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 13.8%
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 25.8%
Flat grade share
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 73.4%
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 71.0%
GAP factor
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 0.7%
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 1.3%
Cutoff
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 6:30:00
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Open
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
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, FirstEnergy Akron Marathon or FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Half Marathon?
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.