Races similar to Brocken-Challenge

Brocken-ChallengeUltra TrailAdvanced80kmD+ 1,900mLower Saxony

Brocken-Challenge is a advanced ultra trail race with up to 80km and 1,900m 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 GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf with a 80% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Brocken-Challenge, we recommend GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf as the top match.

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Brocken-Challenge, ranked by overall affinity.

GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf

Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig · Thuringia

80%

Ultra TrailAdvanced73.9kmD+ 1,874m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are ultra trail races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 73.9km (comparable)

Location122km apart, same region area

SeasonFebruary vs May

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LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz

Ebermannstadt · Bavaria

72%

Ultra TrailAdvanced100kmD+ 3,930m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are ultra trail races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 100km (different range)

Location215km apart

SeasonFebruary vs April

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3 Días Trail Ibiza

Santa Eulalia del Río, Ibiza · Balearic Islands

68%

Ultra TrailAdvanced73.5kmD+ 3,200m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are ultra trail races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 73.5km (comparable)

Location1540km apart

SeasonFebruary vs November

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Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon)

Wernigerode · Saxony-Anhalt

67%

MountainAdvanced42.195kmD+ 1,200m

Why are they similar?

TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 42.195km (different range)

Location68km apart, same region area

SeasonFebruary vs October

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Festival des Hospitaliers

Nant · Occitania

67%

Ultra TrailAdvanced75kmD+ 3,977m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are ultra trail races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 75km (comparable)

Location970km apart

SeasonFebruary vs October

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Ultra-Trail du Vercors

Villard-de-Lans · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

66%

Ultra TrailAdvanced84kmD+ 4,250m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are ultra trail races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 84km (very similar)

Location788km apart

SeasonFebruary vs September

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Ultra Trail Moncayo

Añón de Moncayo · Aragon

66%

Ultra TrailAdvanced70kmD+ 3,850m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are ultra trail races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 70km (comparable)

Location1397km apart

SeasonFebruary vs May

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Muntanyes de Prades Epic Trail

Prades, Tarragona · Catalonia

64%

Ultra TrailAdvanced49kmD+ 2,500m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are ultra trail races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 49km (different range)

Location1325km apart

SeasonFebruary vs November

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Ultra Montseny

Viladrau · Catalonia

64%

MountainAdvanced80kmD+ 4,868m

Why are they similar?

TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 80km (very similar)

Location1219km apart

SeasonFebruary vs April

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Ultra Trail Gredos

Hoyos del Espino, Ávila · Castile and Leon

64%

MountainAdvanced71kmD+ 2,322m

Why are they similar?

TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance80km vs 71km (comparable)

Location1699km apart

SeasonFebruary vs September

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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 42.195km to 100km. 7 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level.