Flat grade share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) vs Athens Marathon. The Authentic
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofΜαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) or Athens Marathon. The Authentic — which comes out ahead?
Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio 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
Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 73.8%
- lower ascent
- 333 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 59 m
- maximum grade
- 7.6%
| Metric | Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) | Athens Marathon. The Authentic |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 73.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 1.3% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 15.7% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.3% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 10.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 333 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 7.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 3,490 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 71 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 2.0% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 274 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 59 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 7.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 37 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 96 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Conditions | 89/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 89/100 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 | Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon) | Athens Marathon. The Authentic |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Nafplio, Greece | Athens, Greece |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road; final 170m on stadium tartan |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, Mountain, Waterfront, Historic, City | City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Community | Destination, Big City, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 333 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 7.9 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 274 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 59 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 7.6% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 73.8% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 1.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 8:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Nafplio, Greece
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Athens, Greece
Actual distance
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 42.2 km
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Not held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
Course type
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Laps
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Point To Point
Surface
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road; final 170m on stadium tartan
Elevation character
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Pancake Flat
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Hilly
Terrain
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Road
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road
Scenery
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Coastal, Mountain, Waterfront, Historic, City
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Community
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Destination, Big City, Competitive
Technicality
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Non Technical
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 333 m
Climbing density
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
Total descent
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 274 m
Net elevation
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 59 m
Max absolute grade
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.6%
Flat grade share
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 73.8%
GAP factor
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Unavailable
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 1.3%
Cutoff
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- 6:00:00
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 8:00:00
Entry model
- Μαραθώνιος Ναυπλίου (Nafplio Marathon)
- Open
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.