Flat grade share
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 83.0% Favoured
Reims Champagne Run Marathon vs Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofReims Champagne Run Marathon or Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 60.8%
- lower ascent
- 389 m
- climbing density
- 9.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -161 m
- maximum grade
- 17.4%
Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 83.0% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 103 m
- climbing density
- 4.9 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 4.9%
| Metric | Reims Champagne Run Marathon | Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 60.8% | 83.0% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.4% ✓ | 0.2% |
| Uphill share | 16.7% | 7.8% |
| Steep-up share | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 22.5% | 9.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 389 m | 103 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.3 m/km | 4.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,250 m | 600 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 78 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Total descent (m) | 551 m | 105 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -161 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 4.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 249 m | 90 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 88 m | 88 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 86/100 | 86/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -0.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 2,250 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
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 85/100 Favoured
Conditions
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 | Reims Champagne Run Marathon | Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Reims, France | Reims, France |
| Actual distance | 42 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Flat |
| Terrain | Trail | Road |
| Scenery | City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside | City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour | Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 389 m | 103 m |
| Climbing density | 9.3 m/km | 4.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 551 m | 105 m |
| Net elevation | -161 m | -2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 4.9% |
| Flat grade share | 60.8% | 83.0% |
| GAP factor | -0.4% | 0.2% |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 11,000 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Reims, France
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Reims, France
Actual distance
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 42 km
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Held
Surface
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Rolling
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Trail
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 389 m
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 103 m
Climbing density
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 4.9 m/km
Total descent
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 551 m
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 105 m
Net elevation
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -161 m
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- -2 m
Max absolute grade
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 17.4%
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 4.9%
Flat grade share
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 60.8%
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 83.0%
GAP factor
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -0.4%
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 0.2%
Field cap
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon
- 11,000
Entry model
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Open
- Reims Champagne Run 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, Reims Champagne Run Marathon or Reims Champagne Run Half Marathon?
Reims Champagne Run Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.