Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0% Favoured
Naturosa Catania Marathon vs Jersey City 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 Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Naturosa Catania Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
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%
Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 97.6%
- lower ascent
- 68 m
- climbing density
- 1.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 4.9%
| Metric | Naturosa Catania Marathon | Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 100.0% ✓ | 97.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 12 m | 68 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 0.3 m/km | 1.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,800 m | 1,100 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 1 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 12 m | 69 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 3 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Conditions | 88/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
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
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 | Jersey City 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 2026-04-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Catania, Italy | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| 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 | Laps |
| Surface | Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront. | Road |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront | City, Waterfront, Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City | Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 12 m | 68 m |
| Climbing density | 0.3 m/km | 1.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 12 m | 69 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Flat grade share | 100.0% | 97.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:30:00 |
| 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).
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Catania, Italy
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Jersey City, New Jersey
Actual distance
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Laps
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront.
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour, Competitive
Technicality
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Non Technical
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 68 m
Climbing density
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.3 m/km
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 1.6 m/km
Total descent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 69 m
Net elevation
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0 m
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 2.0%
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 4.9%
Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0%
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 97.6%
GAP factor
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.0%
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Open
- Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Jersey City Marathon & Half 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.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Naturosa Catania Marathon or Jersey City 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.