Flat grade share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon vs Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofNUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon or Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø — which comes out ahead?
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon has the stronger available profile on conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 81.1%
- lower ascent
- 242 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
| Metric | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 81.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 0.5% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 9.5% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 0.7% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 9.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 242 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 5.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 690 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 33 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 4.7% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 241 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 7.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 5 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 90/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
Conditions
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu 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 | NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland | Tromsø, Norway |
| Actual distance | 42.9 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Out And Back |
| Surface | Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope. | Asphalt |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail, Fell | Beach, Road |
| Scenery | Parkland, Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside | Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination | Destination, Festival, Nighttime |
| Technicality | Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,120 m | 242 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 5.7 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 241 m |
| Net elevation | 1,120 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 7.5% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 81.1% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 0.5% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 5:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-08 (legacy event-level date).
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Pyhätunturi, Pelkosenniemi, Finland
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Tromsø, Norway
Actual distance
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 42.9 km
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Not held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Not held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
Course type
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Out And Back
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Out And Back
Surface
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mixed trail: gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, soft ski Track bases, cart paths and technical trails on the fell slopes, finishing on a soft ski slope.
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Asphalt
Elevation character
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Mountainous
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Rolling
Terrain
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Trail, Fell
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Beach, Road
Scenery
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Parkland, Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Canyon, Coastal, Waterfront, Lakeside
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island
Atmosphere
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Destination, Festival, Nighttime
Technicality
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Technical
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 1,120 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 242 m
Climbing density
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5.7 m/km
Total descent
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 241 m
Net elevation
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- 1,120 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 7.5%
Flat grade share
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 81.1%
GAP factor
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 0.5%
Cutoff
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5:30:00
Entry model
- NUTS Pyhä -polkujuoksu Marathon
- Open
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.