Races similar to Madrid Alpine Marathon

Madrid Alpine MarathonMountainAdvanced44kmD+ 2,500mCommunity of Madrid

Madrid Alpine Marathon is a advanced mountain race with up to 44km and 2,500m 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 Trail Picos de la Demanda with a 81% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Madrid Alpine Marathon, we recommend Trail Picos de la Demanda as the top match. If you prefer to stay in the same area, Cross de Las Dehesas is your best option. For the closest distance match, check out La Osera (35km).

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Madrid Alpine Marathon, ranked by overall affinity.

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Ezcaray · La Rioja

81%

MountainAdvanced35kmD+ 2,300m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 35km (comparable)

Location196km apart, same region area

SeasonJune vs May

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La Osera

Paterna del Madera, Albacete · Castile-La Mancha

80%

MountainAdvanced45kmD+ 2,300m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 45km (very similar)

Location280km apart

SeasonJune vs May

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Cross de Las Dehesas

Cercedilla · Community of Madrid

80%

MountainAdvanced29kmD+ 1,900m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 29km (comparable)

LocationOnly 0km apart

SeasonJune vs September

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Cross de la Pedriza

Manzanares el Real · Community of Madrid

79%

MountainAdvanced25kmD+ 1,600m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 25km (comparable)

LocationOnly 16km apart

SeasonJune vs May

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Desafío Urbión

Covaleda · Castile and Leon

79%

MountainAdvanced37kmD+ 2,600m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 37km (comparable)

Location166km apart, same region area

SeasonJune vs September

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Cross de Cuerda Larga

Miraflores de la Sierra · Community of Madrid

78%

MountainAdvanced26kmD+ 1,500m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 26km (comparable)

LocationOnly 25km apart

SeasonJune vs May

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Trail Alto Aller

Felechosa · Asturias

78%

MountainAdvanced34kmD+ 2,200m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 34km (comparable)

Location288km apart

SeasonJune vs May

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Gurriana Trail GT40

Cabezón de la Sal · Cantabria

77%

MountainAdvanced37.2kmD+ 2,335m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 37.2km (comparable)

Location285km apart

SeasonJune vs March

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Trail Refugis de Pedra

Onda · Valencian Community

77%

MountainAdvanced42kmD+ 2,500m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 42km (very similar)

Location333km apart

SeasonJune vs March

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Basajaun Trail Race

Galdeano · Navarre

77%

MountainAdvanced43kmD+ 2,550m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced

Distance44km vs 43km (very similar)

Location275km apart

SeasonJune vs October

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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 25km to 45km. 3 take place in the same region as Madrid Alpine Marathon. 10 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level. 5 fall in a similar season.