Flat grade share
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 32.7% Favoured
Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon vs Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTrondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon or Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.9%
- flat grade share
- 32.6%
- lower ascent
- 907 m
- climbing density
- 21.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 17.0%
Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 3.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 32.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 453 m
- climbing density
- 21.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 17.0%
| Metric | Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon | Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 32.6% | 32.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 3.9% | 3.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 30.8% | 30.7% |
| Steep-up share | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| Downhill share | 36.7% | 36.6% |
| Total ascent (m) | 907 m | 453 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 21.5 m/km | 21.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 980 m | 980 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 69 m | 69 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 907 m | 453 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 186 m | 186 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 186 m | 186 m |
| Scenic score | 60/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 85/100 | 85/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 3.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 21.5 m/km
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 21.5 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
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 85/100 Favoured
Conditions
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.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon | Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Trondheim, Norway | Trondheim, Norway |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Loop |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mixed: gravel, partly asphalt, and forest trail with roots and stones |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside | Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Scenic Tour | Community, Scenic Tour |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 907 m | 453 m |
| Climbing density | 21.5 m/km | 21.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 907 m | 453 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 0 m |
| Max absolute grade | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Flat grade share | 32.6% | 32.7% |
| GAP factor | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Trondheim, Norway
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Trondheim, Norway
Actual distance
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Held
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Held
Course type
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Laps
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Mixed: gravel, partly asphalt, and forest trail with roots and stones
Elevation character
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Trail
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Countryside, Forest, City, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Community, Scenic Tour
Technicality
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Unavailable
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 907 m
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 453 m
Climbing density
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 21.5 m/km
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 21.5 m/km
Total descent
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 907 m
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 453 m
Net elevation
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 0 m
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 0 m
Max absolute grade
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 17.0%
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 17.0%
Flat grade share
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 32.6%
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 32.7%
GAP factor
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- 3.9%
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon
- 3.9%
Entry model
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon
- Open
- Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half 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, Trondheim Skogsmaraton Marathon or Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon?
Trondheim Skogsmaraton Half Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.