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81%GTPE Picos de Europa
Benia de Onís · Asturias
MountainElite70kmD+ 5,300m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance52km vs 70km (comparable)
LocationOnly 31km apart
SeasonMay vs June
Races similar to Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo is a elite mountain race with up to 52km and 5,500m 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 GTPE Picos de Europa with a 81% similarity score.
Our recommendation
If you're looking for the most similar experience to Desafío Ultra El Cainejo, we recommend GTPE Picos de Europa as the top match. If you prefer to stay in the same area, Riaño Trail Run is your best option. For the closest distance match, check out XtremeLagos de Covadonga (70km).
Similarity ranking
The 10 most similar races to Desafío Ultra El Cainejo, ranked by overall affinity.
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80%XtremeLagos de Covadonga
Covadonga · Asturias
MountainElite42kmD+ 6,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance52km vs 42km (comparable)
LocationOnly 30km apart
SeasonBoth in May
3
3
79%Travesera Picos de Europa
Arenas de Cabrales · Asturias
MountainElite74kmD+ 6,560m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance52km vs 74km (different range)
LocationOnly 31km apart
SeasonMay vs June
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78%Riaño Trail Run
Riaño, León · Castile and Leon
MountainAdvanced84kmD+ 5,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance52km vs 84km (different range)
LocationOnly 10km apart
SeasonMay vs June
5
5
76%XtremeLagos
Cangas de Onís · Asturias
MountainAdvanced42kmD+ 6,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance52km vs 42km (comparable)
LocationOnly 35km apart
SeasonBoth in May
6
6
73%Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia · Castile and Leon
MountainAdvanced65kmD+ 4,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance52km vs 65km (comparable)
LocationOnly 31km apart
SeasonMay vs September
7
7
72%Trail Minero Santa Bárbara
Aller · Asturias
Ultra TrailElite42kmD+ 5,650m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance52km vs 42km (comparable)
LocationOnly 41km apart
SeasonMay vs November
8
8
72%OTSO Travessa d'Encamp
Encamp · Andorra
MountainElite84kmD+ 5,760m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance52km vs 84km (different range)
Location549km apart
SeasonBoth in May
9
9
71%Quebrapates Peñamea
Pola de Laviana · Asturias
MountainElite33kmD+ 2,225m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance52km vs 33km (comparable)
LocationOnly 43km apart
SeasonMay vs October
10
10
71%Kangas Mountain
Cangas de Onís · Asturias
MountainAdvanced58kmD+ 3,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance52km vs 58km (comparable)
LocationOnly 35km apart
SeasonMay vs March
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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 33km to 84km. 2 take place in the same region as Desafío Ultra El Cainejo. 9 share its terrain type. 6 match its difficulty level. 6 fall in a similar season.
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