Flat grade share
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 76.7% Favoured
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes vs Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMarathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes or Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 70.4%
- lower ascent
- 308 m
- climbing density
- 7.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 11.8%
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 76.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 119 m
- climbing density
- 5.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 11.7%
| Metric | Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes | Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 70.4% | 76.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% | 0.4% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Steep-up share | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Downhill share | 15.2% | 11.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 308 m | 119 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.3 m/km | 5.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 780 m | 130 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 29 m | 8 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 310 m | 121 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 11.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 6 m | 6 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Scenic score | 68/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Conditions | 81/100 | 81/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (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
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 68/100 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 | Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes | Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-08 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-08 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Nice to Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France | Nice to Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 20 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, Waterfront, City | Coastal, Waterfront, City |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival | Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 308 m | 119 m |
| Climbing density | 7.3 m/km | 5.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 310 m | 121 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 11.7% |
| Flat grade share | 70.4% | 76.7% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 3:00:00 |
| Field cap | 15,000 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Championship | Unavailable |
Schedule
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-08 (legacy event-level date).
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-08 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Nice to Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Nice to Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Actual distance
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 42.2 km
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 20 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Held
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Held
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Point To Point
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Road
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Flat
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Road
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Coastal, Waterfront, City
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, City
Atmosphere
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Non Technical
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 308 m
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 119 m
Climbing density
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 7.3 m/km
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 5.9 m/km
Total descent
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 310 m
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 121 m
Net elevation
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- -2 m
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 11.8%
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 11.7%
Flat grade share
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 70.4%
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 76.7%
GAP factor
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 0.6%
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 0.4%
Cutoff
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 6:00:00
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- 3:00:00
Field cap
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- 15,000
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Open
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
- Championship
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes 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, Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes or Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon?
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.