Races similar to Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon)

Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon)MountainAdvanced42.195kmD+ 1,200mSaxony-Anhalt

Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon) is a advanced mountain race with up to 42.195km and 1,200m 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 RunThrough Trails Berchtesgaden with a 77% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon), we recommend RunThrough Trails Berchtesgaden as the top match. For the closest distance match, check out Schwarzwald-Marathon (44km).

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon), ranked by overall affinity.

RunThrough Trails Berchtesgaden

Berchtesgaden · Bavaria

77%

MountainAdvanced44kmD+ 2,200m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 44km (very similar)

Location494km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Schwarzwald-Marathon

Bräunlingen · Baden-Württemberg

74%

MountainIntermediate42.195kmD+ 620m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultyAdvanced vs Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 42.195km (very similar)

Location465km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi

Alcoi · Valencian Community

74%

MountainAdvanced43kmD+ 2,200m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 43km (very similar)

Location1701km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Almijara Trail

Nerja · Andalusia

73%

MountainAdvanced40kmD+ 2,000m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 40km (very similar)

Location2035km apart

SeasonOctober vs November

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Trail Trans Serra da Groba

Baiona · Galicia

73%

MountainAdvanced29kmD+ 1,000m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 29km (comparable)

Location1833km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Berrea Trail Race

Orihuela del Tremedal · Aragon

73%

MountainAdvanced42kmD+ 1,500m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 42km (very similar)

Location1574km apart

SeasonOctober vs December

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Pujada a la Penya Migjorn

Xixona · Valencian Community

73%

MountainAdvanced41kmD+ 2,030m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 41km (very similar)

Location1718km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Itxinan Barrena

Orozko · Basque Country

72%

MountainAdvanced34kmD+ 2,000m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 34km (comparable)

Location1405km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Tiñosa Trail

Priego de Córdoba · Andalusia

72%

MountainAdvanced40kmD+ 2,400m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 40km (very similar)

Location1984km apart

SeasonOctober vs November

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Urduñako Mendi Lasterketa

Urduña (Orduña) · Basque Country

72%

MountainAdvanced33kmD+ 1,750m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 33km (comparable)

Location1425km apart

SeasonOctober 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 29km to 44km. 10 share its terrain type. 9 match its difficulty level. 9 fall in a similar season.