Flat grade share
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 86.9% Favoured
Paavo Nurmi Marathon vs Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPaavo Nurmi Marathon or Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon and Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 86.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 179 m
- climbing density
- 4.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 10.9%
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 85.7%
- lower ascent
- 91 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 9.1%
| Metric | Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 86.9% ✓ | 85.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 6.3% | 7.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 179 m | 91 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.2 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 310 m | 300 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 181 m | 92 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 10 m | 9 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 8 m | 8 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 64/100 | 64/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.3% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 179 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 4.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 310 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 181 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 10.9%
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 64/100
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Turku, Finland | Turku, Finland |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Surface | Road / paved streets and park roads | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Waterfront, Forest | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour | Community, Festival, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 179 m | 91 m |
| Climbing density | 4.2 m/km | 4.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 181 m | 92 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| Flat grade share | 86.9% | 85.7% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 2:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date).
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Turku, Finland
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Turku, Finland
Actual distance
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Held
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Laps
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Road / paved streets and park roads
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Flat
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Road
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Waterfront, Forest
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside, Island, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Festival, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Non Technical
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 179 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 91 m
Climbing density
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 4.2 m/km
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 4.3 m/km
Total descent
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 181 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 92 m
Net elevation
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- -2 m
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 10.9%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 9.1%
Flat grade share
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 86.9%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 85.7%
GAP factor
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 0.3%
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon
- 2:00:00
Entry model
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon
- Open
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half 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, Paavo Nurmi Marathon or Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon?
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.