Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0% Favoured
Naturosa Catania Marathon vs Foot Levelers Blue Ridge 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 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Naturosa Catania Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.0%
- flat grade share
- 100.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 12 m
- climbing density
- 0.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.0%
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 35.2%
- lower ascent
- 1,523 m
- climbing density
- 36.1 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 92.0%
| Metric | Naturosa Catania Marathon | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 100.0% ✓ | 35.2% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 34.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 18.1% |
| Downhill share | 0.0% | 30.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 12 m | 1,523 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 0.3 m/km | 36.1 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,800 m | 760 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 1 m | 90 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.1% | 11.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 12 m | 1,523 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 92.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 294 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 294 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 88/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.3 m/km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 36.1 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
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 88/100 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 | Naturosa Catania Marathon | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check. |
| Location | Catania, Italy | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Point To Point |
| Surface | Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront. | Paved roads (road marathon over mountain and city roadways) |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront | Mountain, Forest, City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City | Community, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 12 m | 1,523 m |
| Climbing density | 0.3 m/km | 36.1 m/km |
| Total descent | 12 m | 1,523 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 92.0% |
| Flat grade share | 100.0% | 35.2% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 7:30:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 750 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
Exact race date awaiting a fresh source check.
Location
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Catania, Italy
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Roanoke, Virginia
Actual distance
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Laps
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront.
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Paved roads (road marathon over mountain and city roadways)
Elevation character
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Mountain, Forest, City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Community, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Non Technical
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 1,523 m
Climbing density
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.3 m/km
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 36.1 m/km
Total descent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 1,523 m
Net elevation
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0 m
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 2.0%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 92.0%
Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 35.2%
GAP factor
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.0%
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 7:30:00
Field cap
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- 750
Entry model
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Open
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge 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.