FirstEnergy Akron Marathon vs FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
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 Relay — which comes out ahead?
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7%
- flat grade share
- 73.4%
- lower ascent
- 350 m
- climbing density
- 8.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -6 m
- maximum grade
- 13.8%
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7%
- flat grade share
- 73.4%
- lower ascent
- 350 m
- climbing density
- 8.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -6 m
- maximum grade
- 13.8%
| Metric | FirstEnergy Akron Marathon | FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Uphill share | 13.3% | 13.3% |
| Steep-up share | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Downhill share | 13.3% | 13.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 350 m | 350 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 8.3 m/km | 8.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,970 m | 2,970 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 70 m | 70 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 355 m | 355 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -6 m | -6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 297 m | 297 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 291 m | 291 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Conditions | 66/100 | 66/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 8.3 m/km
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 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 Relay |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42.2 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 | 350 m |
| Climbing density | 8.3 m/km | 8.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 355 m | 355 m |
| Net elevation | -6 m | -6 m |
| Max absolute grade | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Flat grade share | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| GAP factor | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 6:30:00 |
| 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 Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Akron, Ohio
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Akron, Ohio
Actual distance
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 42.2 km
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Held
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Held
Course type
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Point To Point
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
Surface
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Paved roads and trail (the course incorporates sections of the Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks)
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 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 Relay
- Unavailable
Terrain
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Trail, Towpath, Beach, Road, Mixed
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
Scenery
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- City, Parkland, Mountain, Historic, Desert, Riverside
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
Atmosphere
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Community, Big City, Festival
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Community, Big City, Festival
Technicality
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Moderate
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 350 m
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 350 m
Climbing density
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 8.3 m/km
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 8.3 m/km
Total descent
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 355 m
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 355 m
Net elevation
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- -6 m
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- -6 m
Max absolute grade
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 13.8%
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 13.8%
Flat grade share
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 73.4%
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 73.4%
GAP factor
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 0.7%
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 0.7%
Cutoff
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- 6:30:00
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Open
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Open
Qualifying status
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Relay
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.