Flat grade share
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Reims Champagne Run Relay vs Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofReims Champagne Run Relay or Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay — which comes out ahead?
Reims Champagne Run Relay and Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- 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%
Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Reims Champagne Run Relay | Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 50.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.8% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 25.4% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 8.0% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 24.5% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,343 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 15.4 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,560 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 113 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 7.3% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 1,333 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 9 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 21.0% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 79 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 88 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 73/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Conditions | 86/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,343 m
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 15.4 m/km
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,560 m
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,333 m
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 73/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- 87/100 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 | Reims Champagne Run Relay | Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Reims, France | Nantes, France |
| Actual distance | 87 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Scenery | City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside | City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour | Big City, Festival |
| Total ascent | 1,343 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 15.4 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 1,333 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 9 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 21.0% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 50.1% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 2.8% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 5:45:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-10 (legacy event-level date).
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Reims, France
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Nantes, France
Actual distance
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 87 km
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Held
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Held
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Not held
Scenery
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- City, Vineyard, Historic, Forest, Countryside
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- City, Historic, Countryside, Riverside, Parkland
Atmosphere
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Festival, Destination, Scenic Tour
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Big City, Festival
Total ascent
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,343 m
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 15.4 m/km
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 1,333 m
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 9 m
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 21.0%
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 50.1%
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- 2.8%
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Unavailable
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes Relay
- 5:45:00
Entry model
- Reims Champagne Run Relay
- Open
- Abalone Marathon de Nantes 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.