Flat grade share
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 73.9% Favoured
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) vs Athens Marathon. The Authentic
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) or Athens Marathon. The Authentic — which comes out ahead?
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and scenery score.
Route comparison snapshot
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 73.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 296 m
- climbing density
- 7.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 10.1%
Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.3%
- flat grade share
- 73.8%
- lower ascent
- 333 m
- climbing density
- 7.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 59 m
- maximum grade
- 7.6%
| Metric | TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) | Athens Marathon. The Authentic |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.9% ✓ | 73.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.7% ✓ | 1.3% |
| Uphill share | 13.1% | 15.7% |
| Steep-up share | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Downhill share | 13.0% | 10.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 296 m | 333 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.0 m/km | 7.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 410 m | 3,490 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 12 m | 71 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 294 m | 274 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | 59 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.1% | 7.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 9 m | 37 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 12 m | 96 m |
| Scenic score | 93/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Conditions | 65/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 0.7% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 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
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 93/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 80/100 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 | TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) | Athens Marathon. The Authentic |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Rhodes, Greece | Athens, Greece |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Point To Point |
| Surface | Two half Marathon loops of approx. 21 km each along Akti Sakhtouri, Australias Street and the New Ring Road of Rhodes. | Road; final 170m on stadium tartan |
| Elevation character | Flat | Hilly |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront | City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour | Destination, Big City, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 296 m | 333 m |
| Climbing density | 7.0 m/km | 7.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 294 m | 274 m |
| Net elevation | 3 m | 59 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.1% | 7.6% |
| Flat grade share | 73.9% | 73.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 8:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Rhodes, Greece
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Athens, Greece
Actual distance
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 42.2 km
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Held
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Held
Course type
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Laps
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Point To Point
Surface
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Two half Marathon loops of approx. 21 km each along Akti Sakhtouri, Australias Street and the New Ring Road of Rhodes.
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road; final 170m on stadium tartan
Elevation character
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Flat
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Hilly
Terrain
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Road
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Road
Scenery
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- City, Historic, Coastal, Countryside
Atmosphere
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Destination, Scenic Tour
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Destination, Big City, Competitive
Technicality
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Non Technical
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 296 m
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 333 m
Climbing density
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 7.0 m/km
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.9 m/km
Total descent
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 294 m
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 274 m
Net elevation
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 3 m
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 59 m
Max absolute grade
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 10.1%
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 7.6%
Flat grade share
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 73.9%
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 73.8%
GAP factor
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 0.7%
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 1.3%
Cutoff
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 6:00:00
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 8:00:00
Entry model
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Open
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic
- 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, TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) or Athens Marathon. The Authentic?
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.