Flat grade share
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 97.6% Favoured
Reims Champagne Run Marathon vs Bath & Bristol Railway Races 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 Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Reims Champagne Run Marathon and Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
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%
Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 97.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 98 m
- climbing density
- 2.3 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 6.7%
| Metric | Reims Champagne Run Marathon | Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 60.8% | 97.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.4% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 16.7% | 1.2% |
| Steep-up share | 3.5% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 22.5% | 1.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 389 m | 98 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.3 m/km | 2.3 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,250 m | 1,050 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 78 m | 18 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 551 m | 97 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -161 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 6.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 249 m | 18 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 88 m | 19 m |
| Value | Unavailable | 79/100 |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 86/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| Entry fee (GBP) | Unavailable | £60 |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | Unavailable | £190 |
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)
Value
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 83/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 86/100 Favoured
Entry fee (GBP)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
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 | Reims Champagne Run Marathon | Bath & Bristol Railway Races 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 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Reims, France | Bath, South West |
| Actual distance | 42 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Out And Back |
| Surface | Unavailable | Essentially 100% tarmac, aside from a small amount of grass at the start and finish |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside | Riverside, Countryside, Historic, City, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour | Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 389 m | 98 m |
| Climbing density | 9.3 m/km | 2.3 m/km |
| Total descent | 551 m | 97 m |
| Net elevation | -161 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 6.7% |
| Flat grade share | 60.8% | 97.6% |
| GAP factor | -0.4% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 7:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | Unavailable | £60 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | Unavailable | £190 |
| Cost model origin | Unavailable | National Average |
| Measured course | Unavailable | Yes |
Schedule
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Reims, France
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Bath, South West
Actual distance
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 42 km
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Essentially 100% tarmac, aside from a small amount of grass at the start and finish
Elevation character
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Rolling
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Trail
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Riverside, Countryside, Historic, City, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 389 m
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 98 m
Climbing density
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 2.3 m/km
Total descent
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 551 m
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 97 m
Net elevation
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -161 m
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 17.4%
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 6.7%
Flat grade share
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 60.8%
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 97.6%
GAP factor
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -0.4%
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- 7:30:00
Entry model
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Open
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Open
Entry fee
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- £60
Lowest modelled true cost
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- £190
Cost model origin
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- National Average
Measured course
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Bath & Bristol Railway Races Marathon
- Yes
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 Bath & Bristol Railway Races 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.