Flat grade share
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 85.6% Favoured
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon vs Marathon Vert Rennes
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 Marathon Vert Rennes — which comes out ahead?
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon and Marathon Vert Rennes 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% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 84.8%
- lower ascent
- 209 m
- climbing density
- 5.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -10 m
- maximum grade
- 8.5%
Marathon Vert Rennes
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 85.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 192 m
- climbing density
- 4.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
| Metric | Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon | Marathon Vert Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 84.8% | 85.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.2% ✓ | 0.3% |
| Uphill share | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| Steep-up share | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Downhill share | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 209 m | 192 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.0 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 490 m | 260 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 16 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 219 m | 191 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -10 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 157 m | 29 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 148 m | 29 m |
| Scenic score | 84/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 192 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 4.6 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 260 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 191 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 84/100 Favoured
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 51/100
Conditions
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 81/100 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 | Marathon Vert Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Toulouse, France | Rennes, France |
| 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 | Unavailable | 100% urban tarmac through Rennes city streets |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island | City, Historic, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Destination | Big City, Festival, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 209 m | 192 m |
| Climbing density | 5.0 m/km | 4.6 m/km |
| Total descent | 219 m | 191 m |
| Net elevation | -10 m | 1 m |
| Max absolute grade | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| Flat grade share | 84.8% | 85.6% |
| GAP factor | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Field cap | 7,500 | 5,500 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
- Marathon Vert Rennes
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Toulouse, France
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Rennes, France
Actual distance
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Held
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Held
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Held
Course type
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Point To Point
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Laps
Surface
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Unavailable
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 100% urban tarmac through Rennes city streets
Elevation character
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Road
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Road
Scenery
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- City, Historic, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Big City, Festival, Destination
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Big City, Festival, Community
Technicality
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Non Technical
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 209 m
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 192 m
Climbing density
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 5.0 m/km
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 4.6 m/km
Total descent
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 219 m
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 191 m
Net elevation
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- -10 m
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 1 m
Max absolute grade
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 8.5%
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 7.8%
Flat grade share
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 84.8%
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 85.6%
GAP factor
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 0.2%
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 0.3%
Cutoff
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 6:00:00
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- Unavailable
Field cap
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- 7,500
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 5,500
Entry model
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon
- Open
- Marathon Vert Rennes
- 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, Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon or Marathon Vert Rennes?
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.