Flat grade share
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 85.6% Favoured
Marathon Vert Rennes Relay vs Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofMarathon Vert Rennes Relay or Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay — which comes out ahead?
Marathon Vert Rennes Relay and Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.3%
- flat grade share
- 85.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 192 m
- climbing density
- 4.6 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 7.8%
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.2% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 84.8%
- lower ascent
- 209 m
- climbing density
- 5.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -10 m
- maximum grade
- 8.5%
| Metric | Marathon Vert Rennes Relay | Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 85.6% ✓ | 84.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.3% | 0.2% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Steep-up share | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Downhill share | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 192 m | 209 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.6 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 260 m | 490 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 11 m | 16 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| Total descent (m) | 191 m | 219 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | -10 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 29 m | 157 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 29 m | 148 m |
| Scenic score | 35/100 | 65/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 81/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 0.2% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 4.6 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
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 65/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 81/100 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 Vert Rennes Relay | Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Rennes, France | Toulouse, France |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Big City, Festival, Destination |
| Total ascent | 192 m | 209 m |
| Climbing density | 4.6 m/km | 5.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 191 m | 219 m |
| Net elevation | 1 m | -10 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Flat grade share | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| GAP factor | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | 900 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-17 (legacy event-level date).
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-01 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- Rennes, France
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- Toulouse, France
Actual distance
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 42.2 km
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- Held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- Held
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- Held
Scenery
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- City, Historic, Riverside
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland, Island
Atmosphere
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- Big City, Festival, Destination
Total ascent
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 192 m
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 209 m
Climbing density
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 4.6 m/km
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 5.0 m/km
Total descent
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 191 m
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 219 m
Net elevation
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 1 m
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- -10 m
Max absolute grade
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 7.8%
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 8.5%
Flat grade share
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 85.6%
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 84.8%
GAP factor
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 0.3%
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 0.2%
Cutoff
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- Unavailable
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- 900
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Marathon Vert Rennes Relay
- Open
- Toulouse Métropole Run Experience 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 Vert Rennes Relay or Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay?
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.