Flat grade share
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 81.1% Favoured
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø vs Fjordkraft Bergen City 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 Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 81.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 242 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.1%
- flat grade share
- 35.8%
- lower ascent
- 781 m
- climbing density
- 18.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 24.1%
| Metric | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø | Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 81.1% ✓ | 35.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% ✓ | 3.1% |
| Uphill share | 9.5% | 33.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.7% | 9.6% |
| Downhill share | 9.3% | 31.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 242 m | 781 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.7 m/km | 18.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 690 m | 810 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 33 m | 49 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 241 m | 779 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 3 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 5 m | 6 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 90/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 0.5% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 18.5 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
Conditions
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 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 | Fjordkraft Bergen City 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 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway | Bergen, Norway |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Laps |
| Surface | Asphalt | Road |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Hilly |
| Terrain | Beach, Road | Road |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island | City, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal, Lakeside, Parkland, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Festival, Nighttime | Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 242 m | 781 m |
| Climbing density | 5.7 m/km | 18.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 241 m | 779 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| Flat grade share | 81.1% | 35.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date).
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Tromsø, Norway
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Bergen, Norway
Actual distance
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 42.2 km
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Out And Back
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Asphalt
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Rolling
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Beach, Road
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal, Lakeside, Parkland, Mountain
Atmosphere
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Destination, Festival, Nighttime
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Non Technical
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 242 m
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 781 m
Climbing density
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5.7 m/km
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 18.5 m/km
Total descent
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 241 m
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 779 m
Net elevation
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 2 m
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 7.5%
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 24.1%
Flat grade share
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 81.1%
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 35.8%
GAP factor
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 0.5%
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 3.1%
Cutoff
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5:30:00
- Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon
- 6:00:00
Entry model
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Open
- Fjordkraft Bergen City 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, Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø or Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon?
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.