Barcelona Half Marathon vs Great North Run

14/100 Easy
Barcelona Half Marathon
vs
18/100 Easy
Great North Run
Barcelona, Spain | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Marathon Index Score

Barcelona Half Marathon

Elevation Gain
3.2
Temperature
5.4
Surface
0
Topology
5

Great North Run

Elevation Gain
4.1
Temperature
8
Surface
0
Topology
5
Distance
21.0975 km
Barcelona Half Marathon
21.0975 km
Great North Run
Elevation Gain
95m
Barcelona Half Marathon
75m ▶
Great North Run
Avg Finish Time
◀ ≈ 2h 06m
Barcelona Half Marathon
≈ 2h 15m
Great North Run
Finishers
≈ 18,500
Barcelona Half Marathon
≈ 57,000 ▶
Great North Run
Established
2,006
Barcelona Half Marathon
1,981 ▶
Great North Run
Entry Cost
◀ €55-€85
Barcelona Half Marathon
£60–£75
Great North Run
Temperature
◀ 12°C
Barcelona Half Marathon
14°C
Great North Run
Humidity
◀ 65%
Barcelona Half Marathon
75%
Great North Run
Rain Chance
◀ 35%
Barcelona Half Marathon
40%
Great North Run
Surface
road
Barcelona Half Marathon
road
Great North Run
Topology
point-to-point
Barcelona Half Marathon
point-to-point
Great North Run
Difficulty
◀ 14
Barcelona Half Marathon
18
Great North Run

≈ = estimate, not an official figure

Our Verdict

Great North Run — a flatter course

Great North Run — warmer weather

Barcelona Half Marathon — cooler weather

Barcelona Half Marathon — a cheaper entry

Great North Run — a bigger field

Barcelona Half Marathon — a faster course

Barcelona Half Marathon — an easier course

Great North Run — a more challenging course

Great North Run — a more historic race

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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