Flat grade share
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9% Favoured
Termal Bologna Marathon vs Debrecen Maraton Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTermal Bologna Marathon or Debrecen Maraton Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Termal Bologna Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 91.5%
- lower ascent
- 187 m
- climbing density
- 4.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 16 m
- maximum grade
- 5.6%
Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 92.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 119 m
- climbing density
- 2.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 2.9%
| Metric | Termal Bologna Marathon | Debrecen Maraton Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 91.5% | 92.9% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% | 0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| Total ascent (m) | 187 m | 119 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.4 m/km | 2.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 500 m | 350 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 17 m | 7 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.4% | 2.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 171 m | 119 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 16 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 59 m | 129 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 75 m | 129 m |
| Scenic score | 55/100 | 63/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 92/100 | 92/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
Longest climb length (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
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 55/100
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 63/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 92/100
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92/100 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 | Termal Bologna Marathon | Debrecen Maraton Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-07 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Bologna, Italy | Debrecen, Hungary |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Laps |
| Surface | Road | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Flat | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland | City, Forest, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Destination, Festival | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 187 m | 119 m |
| Climbing density | 4.4 m/km | 2.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 171 m | 119 m |
| Net elevation | 16 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| Flat grade share | 91.5% | 92.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | 3,600 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Termal Bologna Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-07 (legacy event-level date).
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Bologna, Italy
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Debrecen, Hungary
Actual distance
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Held
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Point To Point
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Laps
Surface
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Road
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Flat
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Road
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- City, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- City, Forest, Parkland, Historic
Atmosphere
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Festival
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Community
Technicality
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Non Technical
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 187 m
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
Climbing density
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 4.4 m/km
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.8 m/km
Total descent
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 171 m
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 119 m
Net elevation
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 16 m
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 5.6%
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 2.9%
Flat grade share
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 91.5%
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 92.9%
GAP factor
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 0.4%
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- 3,600
- Debrecen Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Termal Bologna Marathon
- Open
- Debrecen Maraton 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, Termal Bologna Marathon or Debrecen Maraton Marathon?
Debrecen Maraton Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.