Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0% Favoured
Naturosa Catania Marathon vs Run Rome The 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 Run Rome The 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%
Run Rome The Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 90.3%
- lower ascent
- 135 m
- climbing density
- 3.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -9 m
- maximum grade
- 9.9%
| Metric | Naturosa Catania Marathon | Run Rome The Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 100.0% ✓ | 90.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.0% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 12 m | 135 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 0.3 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,800 m | 920 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 1 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 12 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 4 m | 27 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 83/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Conditions | 88/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
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
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 3.2 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
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 63/100
Conditions
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 90/100 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 | Run Rome The 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 2027-03-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Catania, Italy | Rome, 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 | Loop |
| Surface | Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront. | Road |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Mixed |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City | Big City, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 12 m | 135 m |
| Climbing density | 0.3 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 12 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Flat grade share | 100.0% | 90.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-13 (legacy event-level date).
- Run Rome The Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Catania, Italy
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Rome, Italy
Actual distance
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Held
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Laps
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road / asphalt throughout the city circuit and the Kennedy seafront.
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Road
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Road, Mixed
Scenery
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Coastal, City, Historic, Waterfront
- Run Rome The Marathon
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Festival, Big City
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Non Technical
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 135 m
Climbing density
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.3 m/km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 3.2 m/km
Total descent
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 12 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 144 m
Net elevation
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- -9 m
Max absolute grade
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 2.0%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 9.9%
Flat grade share
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 100.0%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 90.3%
GAP factor
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- 0.0%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Unavailable
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- Naturosa Catania Marathon
- Open
- Run Rome The 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 Run Rome The Marathon?
Naturosa Catania Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.