Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0% Favoured
Naturosa Catania Marathon vs Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNaturosa Catania Marathon or Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Naturosa Catania Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 100.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 12 m
- climbing density
- 0.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.0%
Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0%
- flat grade share
- 99.3%
- lower ascent
- 11 m
- climbing density
- 0.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 3.1%
| Metric | Naturosa Catania Marathon | Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 100.0% ✓ | 99.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% ✓ | 0.0% |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 12 m | 11 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 0.3 m/km | 0.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,800 m | 330 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 1 m | 2 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 12 m | 12 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Conditions | 88/100 | 88/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 1,800 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
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Naturosa Catania Marathon | Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Catania, Italy | Catania, Italy |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront | Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City | Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 12 m | 11 m |
| Climbing density | 0.3 m/km | 0.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 12 m | 12 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Flat grade share | 100.0% | 99.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Catania, Italy
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Catania, Italy
Actual distance
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Laps
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Surface
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront.
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Coastal, City, Waterfront, Historic
Atmosphere
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City
Technicality
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Non Technical
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 11 m
Climbing density
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.3 m/km
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.5 m/km
Total descent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 12 m
Net elevation
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0 m
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 2.0%
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 3.1%
Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0%
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 99.3%
GAP factor
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.0%
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.0%
Entry model
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Open
- Naturosa Catania Marathon Half 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, Naturosa Catania Marathon or Naturosa Catania Marathon Half Marathon?
Naturosa Catania Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.