Flat grade share
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 84.8% Favoured
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon vs Allianz Richmond Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofToulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon or Allianz Richmond Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon and Allianz Richmond Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2%
- flat grade share
- 84.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 209 m
- climbing density
- 5.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -10 m
- maximum grade
- 8.5%
Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.1% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 83.3%
- lower ascent
- 236 m
- climbing density
- 5.6 m/km
- net elevation
- -36 m
- maximum grade
- 16.1%
| Metric | Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon | Allianz Richmond Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 84.8% ✓ | 83.3% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% | 0.1% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Steep-up share | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Downhill share | 6.3% | 8.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 209 m | 236 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.0 m/km | 5.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 490 m | 490 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 16 m | 35 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.3% | 7.2% |
| Total descent (m) | 219 m | 272 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -10 m | -36 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.5% | 16.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 157 m | 54 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 148 m | 18 m |
| Scenic score | 84/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 0.1% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 5.6 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
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 84/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Allianz Richmond 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 | Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon | Allianz Richmond Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Toulouse, France | Richmond, Virginia |
| 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 | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Net Downhill |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island | Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Big City, Community, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 209 m | 236 m |
| Climbing density | 5.0 m/km | 5.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 219 m | 272 m |
| Net elevation | -10 m | -36 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.5% | 16.1% |
| Flat grade share | 84.8% | 83.3% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Field cap | 7,500 | 6,200 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Unavailable | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-14 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Toulouse, France
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Richmond, Virginia
Actual distance
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Held
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Point To Point
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Net Downhill
Terrain
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Road
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic, Forest
Atmosphere
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Big City, Community, Festival
Technicality
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Non Technical
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 209 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 236 m
Climbing density
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 5.0 m/km
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 5.6 m/km
Total descent
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 219 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 272 m
Net elevation
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- -10 m
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- -36 m
Max absolute grade
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 8.5%
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 16.1%
Flat grade share
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 84.8%
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 83.3%
GAP factor
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 0.2%
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 0.1%
Cutoff
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 7:00:00
Field cap
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 7,500
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- 6,200
Entry model
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Open
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Unavailable
- Allianz Richmond Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
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, Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon or Allianz Richmond Marathon?
Allianz Richmond Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.