Flat grade share
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 73.9% Favoured
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) vs Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
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 Olympus Marathon (Litochoro) — which comes out ahead?
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.7%
- flat grade share
- 73.9% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 296 m
- climbing density
- 7.0 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 10.1%
Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 7.9%
- lower ascent
- 3,465 m
- climbing density
- 78.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 273 m
- maximum grade
- 84.1%
| Metric | TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon) | Olympus Marathon (Litochoro) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 73.9% ✓ | 7.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.7% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 13.1% | 52.7% |
| Steep-up share | 1.3% | 38.1% |
| Downhill share | 13.0% | 39.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 296 m | 3,465 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.0 m/km | 78.7 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 410 m | 2,110 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 12 m | 454 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 294 m | 3,192 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | 273 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.1% | 84.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 9 m | 12 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 12 m | 285 m |
| Scenic score | 93/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 65/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Unavailable
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,465 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 78.7 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 2,110 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,192 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 65/100 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) | Olympus Marathon (Litochoro) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Rhodes, Greece | Litochoro, Greece |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 44 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. | Mostly mountain trail (rocks, stones, gravel) with short asphalt at the start and dirt road at the finish; passes through pine, robolo and beech forest and exposed high Alpine terrain. |
| Elevation character | Flat | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road | Gravel, Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront | Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Historic, Canyon, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour | Wilderness, Destination, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 296 m | 3,465 m |
| Climbing density | 7.0 m/km | 78.7 m/km |
| Total descent | 294 m | 3,192 m |
| Net elevation | 3 m | 273 m |
| Max absolute grade | 10.1% | 84.1% |
| Flat grade share | 73.9% | 7.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.7% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 12:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Qualifier |
Schedule
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-06-27 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Rhodes, Greece
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Litochoro, Greece
Actual distance
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 42.2 km
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 44 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Held
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Held
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Held
Course type
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Laps
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 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.
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mostly mountain trail (rocks, stones, gravel) with short asphalt at the start and dirt road at the finish; passes through pine, robolo and beech forest and exposed high Alpine terrain.
Elevation character
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Flat
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mountainous
Terrain
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Road
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Gravel, Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Coastal, City, Historic, Island, Waterfront
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Mountain, Forest, Countryside, Historic, Canyon, Riverside
Atmosphere
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Destination, Scenic Tour
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Wilderness, Destination, Competitive
Technicality
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Non Technical
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 296 m
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,465 m
Climbing density
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 7.0 m/km
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 78.7 m/km
Total descent
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 294 m
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 3,192 m
Net elevation
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 3 m
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 273 m
Max absolute grade
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 10.1%
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 84.1%
Flat grade share
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 73.9%
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 7.9%
GAP factor
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 0.7%
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- 6:00:00
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- 12:00:00
Entry model
- TUI Μαραθώνιος Ρόδου (TUI Rhodes Marathon)
- Open
- Olympus Marathon (Litochoro)
- Qualifier
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.