Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0% Favoured
Naturosa Catania Marathon vs Maratona di Pisa 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 Maratona di Pisa Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Naturosa Catania Marathon and Maratona di Pisa Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
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%
Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 95.5%
- lower ascent
- 105 m
- climbing density
- 2.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 5 m
- maximum grade
- 5.3%
| Metric | Naturosa Catania Marathon | Maratona di Pisa Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 100.0% ✓ | 95.5% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% ✓ | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 12 m | 105 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 0.3 m/km | 2.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,800 m | 1,230 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 1 m | 15 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 12 m | 101 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 4 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 8 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 88/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
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
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 2.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 1,800 m
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 1,230 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
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 91/100 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 | Maratona di Pisa 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 2026-12-20 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Catania, Italy | Pisa, Italy |
| 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. | Mostly road through the city, riverside and San Rossore park. |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront | City, Historic, Coastal, Parkland, Riverside, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City | Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 12 m | 105 m |
| Climbing density | 0.3 m/km | 2.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 12 m | 101 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Flat grade share | 100.0% | 95.5% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:30:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 2,200 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-20 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Catania, Italy
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Pisa, Italy
Actual distance
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Laps
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront.
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Mostly road through the city, riverside and San Rossore park.
Elevation character
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- City, Historic, Coastal, Parkland, Riverside, Forest
Atmosphere
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Non Technical
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 105 m
Climbing density
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.3 m/km
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 2.5 m/km
Total descent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 101 m
Net elevation
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0 m
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 5 m
Max absolute grade
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 2.0%
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 5.3%
Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0%
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 95.5%
GAP factor
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.0%
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 6:30:00
Field cap
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Maratona di Pisa Marathon
- 2,200
Entry model
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Open
- Maratona di Pisa 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 Maratona di Pisa Marathon?
Naturosa Catania Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.