Flat grade share
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 81.1% Favoured
Trondheim Maraton Marathon vs Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTrondheim Maraton Marathon or Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø — which comes out ahead?
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 79.0%
- lower ascent
- 253 m
- climbing density
- 6.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 10.7%
Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.5%
- flat grade share
- 81.1% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 242 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 2 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
| Metric | Trondheim Maraton Marathon | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 79.0% | 81.1% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% ✓ | 0.5% |
| Uphill share | 11.3% | 9.5% |
| Steep-up share | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Downhill share | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 253 m | 242 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 6.0 m/km | 5.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,040 m | 690 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 28 m | 33 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 252 m | 241 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.7% | 7.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 10 m | 3 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 11 m | 5 m |
| Scenic score | 60/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 85/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 0.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 6.0 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 2,040 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
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 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 | Trondheim Maraton Marathon | Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Trondheim, Norway | Tromsø, Norway |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Out And Back |
| Surface | Unavailable | Asphalt |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Beach, Road |
| Scenery | City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic | Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Scenic Tour | Destination, Festival, Nighttime |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 253 m | 242 m |
| Climbing density | 6.0 m/km | 5.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 252 m | 241 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | 2 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.7% | 7.5% |
| Flat grade share | 79.0% | 81.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 5:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Trondheim, Norway
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Tromsø, Norway
Actual distance
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Held
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Held
Course type
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Loop
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Out And Back
Surface
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Asphalt
Elevation character
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Gently Rolling
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Rolling
Terrain
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Road
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Beach, Road
Scenery
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- City, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Waterfront, Desert, Coastal, Mountain, City, Island
Atmosphere
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Big City, Scenic Tour
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Destination, Festival, Nighttime
Technicality
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Non Technical
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 253 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 242 m
Climbing density
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 6.0 m/km
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5.7 m/km
Total descent
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 252 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 241 m
Net elevation
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 1 m
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 2 m
Max absolute grade
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 10.7%
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 7.5%
Flat grade share
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 79.0%
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 81.1%
GAP factor
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- 0.4%
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 0.5%
Cutoff
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 5:30:00
Entry model
- Trondheim Maraton Marathon
- Open
- Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø
- 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, Trondheim Maraton Marathon or Midnattssolmaraton (Midnight Sun Marathon), Tromsø?
Trondheim Maraton Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.