Flat grade share
- Sunrise Marathon | Halfmarathon Brno
- 88.9% Favoured
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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 and Sunrise Marathon | Halfmarathon Brno split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø | Sunrise Marathon | Halfmarathon Brno |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 81.1% | 88.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.5% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Steep-up share | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Downhill share | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 242 m | 176 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.7 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 690 m | 280 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 33 m | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.7% | 2.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 241 m | 176 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 3 m | 189 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 5 m | 189 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Conditions | 90/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
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.
| Fact | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø | Sunrise Marathon | Halfmarathon Brno |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2027-06-19 | 2026-06-21 |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway | Modřice (Brno), Czechia |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Held | Held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Laps |
| Surface | Asphalt | 95% firm/hardened surface — asphalt plus compacted gravel (mlat) and clay Based paths. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Beach, Road | Road, Mixed, Trail |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island | Riverside, Parkland, City, Countryside, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Festival, Nighttime | Nighttime, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 242 m | 176 m |
| Climbing density | 5.7 m/km | 4.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 241 m | 176 m |
| Net elevation | 2 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Flat grade share | 81.1% | 88.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Sunrise Marathon | Halfmarathon Brno has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.