Flat grade share
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 60.8% Favoured
Reims Champagne Run Marathon vs Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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 Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Reims Champagne Run Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 60.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 389 m
- climbing density
- 9.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -161 m
- maximum grade
- 17.4%
Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 18.8%
- flat grade share
- 20.6%
- lower ascent
- 1,807 m
- climbing density
- 45.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -0 m
- maximum grade
- 41.7%
| Metric | Reims Champagne Run Marathon | Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 60.8% ✓ | 20.6% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.4% ✓ | 18.8% |
| Uphill share | 16.7% | 41.3% |
| Steep-up share | 3.5% | 25.8% |
| Downhill share | 22.5% | 38.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 389 m | 1,807 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 9.3 m/km | 45.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,250 m | 3,910 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 78 m | 411 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.5% | 10.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 551 m | 1,807 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -161 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 41.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | 249 m | 786 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 88 m | 786 m |
| Scenic score | 73/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 86/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
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
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 45.2 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
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 86/100 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 | Reims Champagne Run Marathon | Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Reims, France | Aiguines, France |
| Actual distance | 42 km | 40 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside | Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 389 m | 1,807 m |
| Climbing density | 9.3 m/km | 45.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 551 m | 1,807 m |
| Net elevation | -161 m | -0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.4% | 41.7% |
| Flat grade share | 60.8% | 20.6% |
| GAP factor | -0.4% | 18.8% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Reims, France
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Aiguines, France
Actual distance
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 42 km
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 40 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Held
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Held
Surface
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Technical mountain trail: rocky terrain, scree slopes, roots, forest paths and secured handhold/chain passages in the Cirque de Vaumale; very little grassy or runnable flat ground on the longer courses
Elevation character
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Rolling
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Trail
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Countryside, Canyon, Mountain, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Unavailable
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 389 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 1,807 m
Climbing density
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 9.3 m/km
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 45.2 m/km
Total descent
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 551 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 1,807 m
Net elevation
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -161 m
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- -0 m
Max absolute grade
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 17.4%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 41.7%
Flat grade share
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- 60.8%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 20.6%
GAP factor
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- -0.4%
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon Marathon
- 18.8%
Entry model
- Reims Champagne Run Marathon
- Open
- Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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 Var Verdon Trail Canyon 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.