Marathon du Mont-Blanc

Races similar to Marathon du Mont-Blanc

Marathon du Mont-BlancUltra TrailElite88kmD+ 5,500mAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Marathon du Mont-Blanc is a elite ultra trail race with up to 88km 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 Penyagolosa Trails with a 70% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Marathon du Mont-Blanc, we recommend Penyagolosa Trails as the top match. If you prefer to stay in the same area, Maxi-Race Annecy is your best option. For the closest distance match, check out Maxi-Race Annecy (106km).

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Marathon du Mont-Blanc, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Penyagolosa Trails

Castellón de la Plana · Valencian Community

70%
Ultra TrailElite106kmD+ 5,600m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance88km vs 106km (comparable)
Location867km apart
SeasonJune vs April
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2
Maxi-Race Annecy

Annecy · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

69%
Ultra TrailIntermediate101kmD+ 5,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultyElite vs Intermediate
Distance88km vs 101km (comparable)
Location57km apart, same region area
SeasonJune vs May
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3
Transvulcania

Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma · Canary Islands

67%
Ultra TrailElite73kmD+ 4,350m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance88km vs 73km (comparable)
Location2892km apart
SeasonJune vs May
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4
Costa Blanca Trails

Finestrat, Alicante · Valencian Community

67%
Ultra TrailElite102kmD+ 6,020m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance88km vs 102km (comparable)
Location1004km apart
SeasonJune vs November
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7
Tenerife by UTMB

Puerto de la Cruz · Canary Islands

66%
Ultra TrailElite110kmD+ 6,250m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance88km vs 110km (different range)
Location2825km apart
SeasonJune vs April
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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 42km to 110km. 1 take place in the same region as Marathon du Mont-Blanc. 6 share its terrain type. 8 match its difficulty level. 5 fall in a similar season.