Flat grade share
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø vs Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMidnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø or Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø has the stronger available profile on conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 81.1%
- lower ascent
- 242 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø | Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 81.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 9.5% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.7% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 9.3% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 242 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 690 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 33 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.7% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 241 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 3 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 5 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 90/100 ✓ | 85/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
Conditions
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 90/100 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 | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø | Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Point To Point |
| Surface | Asphalt | Run primarily on pedestrian pathways and forested trails, with the final half Mile through an urban Anchorage neighborhood. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Beach, Road | Trail, Road, Beach |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island | Coastal, Mountain, Riverside, City, Desert, Waterfront, Parkland, Forest, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Festival, Nighttime | Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 242 m | 256 m |
| Climbing density | 5.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 241 m | 299 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | -43 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 81.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 7:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date).
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-20 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Tromsø, Norway
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Anchorage, Alaska
Actual distance
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 42.2 km
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Out And Back
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Asphalt
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Run primarily on pedestrian pathways and forested trails, with the final half Mile through an urban Anchorage neighborhood.
Elevation character
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Rolling
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Beach, Road
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Trail, Road, Beach
Scenery
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Coastal, Mountain, Riverside, City, Desert, Waterfront, Parkland, Forest, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Destination, Festival, Nighttime
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness
Technicality
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Non Technical
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 242 m
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- 256 m
Climbing density
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5.7 m/km
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 241 m
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- 299 m
Net elevation
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 2 m
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- -43 m
Max absolute grade
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 7.5%
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 81.1%
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 0.5%
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5:30:00
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- 7:30:00
Entry model
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Open
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Unavailable
- Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.