Flat grade share
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 90.3% Favoured
The Asheville Marathon & Half vs Run Rome The Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Asheville Marathon & Half or Run Rome The Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The Asheville Marathon & Half and Run Rome The Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.0% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 67.6%
- lower ascent
- 312 m
- climbing density
- 7.4 m/km
- net elevation
- -61 m
- maximum grade
- 8.9%
Run Rome The Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1%
- flat grade share
- 90.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 135 m
- climbing density
- 3.2 m/km
- net elevation
- -9 m
- maximum grade
- 9.9%
| Metric | The Asheville Marathon & Half | Run Rome The Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 67.6% | 90.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.0% ✓ | 0.1% |
| Uphill share | 14.4% | 5.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Downhill share | 18.0% | 4.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 312 m | 135 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.4 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,010 m | 920 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 42 m | 12 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 374 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -61 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 672 m | 27 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 611 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 95/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- -0.0% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 7.4 m/km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 3.2 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
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 95/100 Favoured
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 63/100
Conditions
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 90/100 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 | The Asheville Marathon & Half | Run Rome The Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-20 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Asheville, North Carolina | Rome, Italy |
| 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 | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Elevation character | Net Downhill | Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Mountain, Riverside, Historic, Parkland | City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Festival, Community | Big City, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 312 m | 135 m |
| Climbing density | 7.4 m/km | 3.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 374 m | 144 m |
| Net elevation | -61 m | -9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Flat grade share | 67.6% | 90.3% |
| GAP factor | -0.0% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-20 (legacy event-level date).
- Run Rome The Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-03-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Rome, Italy
Actual distance
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 42.2 km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Held
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Held
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Held
Course type
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Point To Point
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Road
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Net Downhill
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Flat
Terrain
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Road
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Road, Mixed
Scenery
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- City, Mountain, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
- Run Rome The Marathon
- City, Coastal, Historic, Riverside
Atmosphere
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Destination, Festival, Community
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Non Technical
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 312 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 135 m
Climbing density
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 7.4 m/km
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 3.2 m/km
Total descent
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 374 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 144 m
Net elevation
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- -61 m
- Run Rome The Marathon
- -9 m
Max absolute grade
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 8.9%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 9.9%
Flat grade share
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 67.6%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 90.3%
GAP factor
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- -0.0%
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- 6:30:00
- Run Rome The Marathon
- 7:00:00
Entry model
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Open
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- The Asheville Marathon & Half
- Boston_equivalent
- Run Rome The Marathon
- Unavailable
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, The Asheville Marathon & Half or Run Rome The Marathon?
The Asheville Marathon & Half has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.