Flat grade share
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 70.4% Favoured
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay vs Reims Champagne Run Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMarathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay or Reims Champagne Run Relay — which comes out ahead?
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay and Reims Champagne Run Relay split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 70.4% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 308 m
- climbing density
- 7.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -2 m
- maximum grade
- 11.8%
Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.8%
- flat grade share
- 50.1%
- lower ascent
- 1,343 m
- climbing density
- 15.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 9 m
- maximum grade
- 21.0%
| Metric | Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay | Reims Champagne Run Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 70.4% ✓ | 50.1% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 2.8% |
| Uphill share | 14.4% | 25.4% |
| Steep-up share | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Downhill share | 15.2% | 24.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 308 m | 1,343 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.3 m/km | 15.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 780 m | 1,560 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 29 m | 113 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 3.7% | 7.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 310 m | 1,333 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -2 m | 9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 21.0% |
| Start elevation (m) | 6 m | 79 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 4 m | 88 m |
| Scenic score | 43/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 81/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 0.6% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,343 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 15.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,560 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,333 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 73/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 86/100 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 | Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay | Reims Champagne Run Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-08 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Nice to Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France | Reims, France |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 87 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | Coastal, Waterfront, City | City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival | Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 308 m | 1,343 m |
| Climbing density | 7.3 m/km | 15.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 310 m | 1,333 m |
| Net elevation | -2 m | 9 m |
| Max absolute grade | 11.8% | 21.0% |
| Flat grade share | 70.4% | 50.1% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-08 (legacy event-level date).
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- Nice to Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Reims, France
Actual distance
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 42.2 km
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 87 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- Held
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- Held
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Held
Scenery
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- Coastal, Waterfront, City
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Festival
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 308 m
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,343 m
Climbing density
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 7.3 m/km
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 15.4 m/km
Total descent
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 310 m
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,333 m
Net elevation
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- -2 m
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 9 m
Max absolute grade
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 11.8%
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 21.0%
Flat grade share
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 70.4%
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 50.1%
GAP factor
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 0.6%
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 2.8%
Cutoff
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- 6:00:00
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay
- Open
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 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, Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay or Reims Champagne Run Relay?
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.