Flat grade share
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 85.3%
H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense) vs Copenhagen Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofH.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense) or Copenhagen Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Copenhagen Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Copenhagen Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 85.3%
- lower ascent
- 220 m
- climbing density
- 5.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 5.4%
| Metric | H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense) | Copenhagen Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 85.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 6.9% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 7.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 220 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 5.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 330 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 9 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 2.6% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 219 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 5.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 14 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 14 m |
| Scenic score | 58/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 78/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 220 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 330 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 219 m
Net elevation (m)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 61/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
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 | H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense) | Copenhagen Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-27 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Odense, Denmark | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Surface | Asphalt city streets plus a stadium track finish. | Road |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront | City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Community, Festival | Big City, Community, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 220 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 5.2 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 219 m |
| Net elevation | 21 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 5.4% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 85.3% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 30,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Ballot |
Schedule
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-27 (legacy event-level date).
- Copenhagen Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Odense, Denmark
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Actual distance
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- 42.2 km
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Not held
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Not held
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Held
Course type
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Laps
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Asphalt city streets plus a stadium track finish.
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Pancake Flat
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Road
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- City, Historic, Parkland, Waterfront
- Copenhagen Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland
Atmosphere
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Big City, Community, Festival
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Big City, Community, Destination
Technicality
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Non Technical
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 220 m
Climbing density
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.2 m/km
Total descent
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 219 m
Net elevation
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- 21 m
- Copenhagen Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 5.4%
Flat grade share
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 85.3%
GAP factor
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- 6:00:00
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Unavailable
- Copenhagen Marathon
- 30,000
Entry model
- H.C. Andersen Marathon (Odense)
- Open
- Copenhagen Marathon
- Ballot
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.