Flat grade share
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 85.6% Favoured
Marathon Vert Rennes vs Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMarathon Vert Rennes or Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Marathon Vert Rennes and Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Marathon Vert Rennes
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 85.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 192 m
- climbing density
- 4.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 84.8%
- lower ascent
- 209 m
- climbing density
- 5.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -10 m
- maximum grade
- 8.5%
| Metric | Marathon Vert Rennes | Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 85.6% ✓ | 84.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Downhill share | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 192 m | 209 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.6 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 260 m | 490 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 16 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 191 m | 219 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -10 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 29 m | 157 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 29 m | 148 m |
| Scenic score | 51/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 81/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 192 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 4.6 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 260 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 191 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 51/100
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 84/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 81/100 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 | Marathon Vert Rennes | Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Rennes, France | Toulouse, France |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Point To Point |
| Surface | 100% urban tarmac through Rennes city streets | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 192 m | 209 m |
| Climbing density | 4.6 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 191 m | 219 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -10 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Flat grade share | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | 5,500 | 7,500 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Marathon Vert Rennes
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Rennes, France
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Toulouse, France
Actual distance
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 42.2 km
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Laps
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 100% urban tarmac through Rennes city streets
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Gently Rolling
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Road
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- City, Historic, Riverside
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island
Atmosphere
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Non Technical
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 192 m
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 209 m
Climbing density
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 4.6 m/km
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 5.0 m/km
Total descent
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 191 m
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 219 m
Net elevation
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 1 m
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- -10 m
Max absolute grade
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 7.8%
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 8.5%
Flat grade share
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 85.6%
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 84.8%
GAP factor
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 0.3%
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Unavailable
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 5,500
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 7,500
Entry model
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Open
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience 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, Marathon Vert Rennes or Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon?
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.