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82%Backyard Costa Brava
Palamós · Catalonia
TrailElite6.7kmD+ 0m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.7km (very similar)
LocationOnly 19km apart
SeasonJune vs October
Races similar to Backyard Ultra Montgrí
Backyard Ultra Montgrí is a elite trail race with up to 6.706km and 90m of elevation gain. We've analyzed 10 races using 7 similarity metrics — terrain type, difficulty, distance, elevation, location, season and tags — to find the best alternatives. The closest match is Backyard Costa Brava with a 82% similarity score.
Our recommendation
If you're looking for the most similar experience to Backyard Ultra Montgrí, we recommend Backyard Costa Brava as the top match. For the closest distance match, check out Spain Backyard Ultra (6.7km).
Similarity ranking
The 10 most similar races to Backyard Ultra Montgrí, ranked by overall affinity.
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77%Spain Backyard Ultra
Castro Caldelas, Ourense · Galicia
TrailElite6.706kmD+ 240m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.706km (very similar)
Location870km apart
SeasonJune vs May
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3
76%Backyard Baltasara
Mieres · Asturias
TrailElite6.7kmD+ 250m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.7km (very similar)
Location740km apart
SeasonJune vs September
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4
75%Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca
Aigües · Valencian Community
TrailElite6.706kmD+ 0m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.706km (very similar)
Location493km apart
SeasonJune vs October
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5
75%Bee Backyard Trail Los Berrocales
Paracuellos de Jarama · Community of Madrid
TrailElite6.7kmD+ 240m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.7km (very similar)
Location582km apart
SeasonJune vs November
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6
69%Backyard Haciendo Sed Burgos
Sedano, Burgos · Castile and Leon
MixedElite6.706kmD+ 150m
Why are they similar?
TerrainTrail vs Mixed
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.706km (very similar)
Location570km apart
SeasonJune vs August
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7
69%Backyard Ultra Aranjuez
Aranjuez, Madrid · Community of Madrid
MixedElite6.706kmD+ 200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainTrail vs Mixed
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.706km (very similar)
Location608km apart
SeasonBoth in June
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8
67%Backyard MGI Ronda
Ronda, Málaga · Andalusia
MountainElite6.7kmD+ 130m
Why are they similar?
TerrainTrail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.7km (very similar)
Location924km apart
SeasonJune vs October
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9
65%Backyard Ultra Curillas
Curillas, Valderrey (León) · Castile and Leon
MixedElite6.706kmD+ 90m
Why are they similar?
TerrainTrail vs Mixed
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance6.706km vs 6.706km (very similar)
Location755km apart
SeasonJune vs October
10
10
65%Tap Trail Cassà de la Selva
Cassà de la Selva · Catalonia
TrailAdvanced31kmD+ 1,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are trail races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance6.706km vs 31km (different range)
LocationOnly 28km apart
SeasonJune vs November
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Frequently asked questions
How is race similarity calculated?
We use an algorithm with 7 weighted metrics: terrain affinity (25%), difficulty (20%), max distance (15%), shared tags (15%), elevation gain (10%), geographical proximity (10%) and season (5%). Each metric produces a 0-1 score that is weighted to obtain the final percentage.
What is this page for?
If you already know a race and enjoyed it, here you'll find others with similar characteristics. It's ideal for planning your race calendar or finding alternatives if your favourite race is sold out.
Is the Pack 360 the same for similar races?
Races with high similarity often share equipment needs, but each has its own specific requirements for mandatory gear, accommodation and logistics. Check each race's Pack 360 to be fully prepared.
Distances among these 10 alternatives range from 6.7km to 31km. 2 take place in the same region as Backyard Ultra Montgrí. 6 share its terrain type. 9 match its difficulty level. 2 fall in a similar season.
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