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Rural Trail

Races similar to Rural Trail

Rural TrailMountainIntermediate25.1kmD+ 1,147mCatalonia

Rural Trail is a intermediate mountain race with up to 25.1km and 1,147m 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 Gualba Trail with a 88% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Rural Trail, we recommend Gualba Trail as the top match.

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Rural Trail, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Gualba Trail

Gualba · Catalonia

88%
MountainIntermediate21kmD+ 1,300m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 21km (very similar)
LocationOnly 24km apart
SeasonOctober vs November
2
Vallalta Trail

Sant Iscle de Vallalta · Catalonia

86%
MountainIntermediate20kmD+ 900m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 20km (comparable)
LocationOnly 29km apart
SeasonOctober vs November
3
Cursa de Muntanya La Neorural

Santa Maria de Martorelles · Catalonia

86%
MountainIntermediate25kmD+ 1,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 25km (very similar)
LocationOnly 18km apart
SeasonOctober vs December
4
Cursa Montanyans

Sant Marçal · Catalonia

84%
MountainIntermediate21kmD+ 625m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 21km (very similar)
Location71km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs November
5
Roures Montblanc

Montblanc · Catalonia

83%
MountainIntermediate31kmD+ 1,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 31km (comparable)
Location95km apart, same region area
SeasonBoth in October
6
Cursafosca

Torrelles de Foix · Catalonia

82%
MountainAdvanced22kmD+ 1,100m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyIntermediate vs Advanced
Distance25.1km vs 22km (very similar)
Location62km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs November
MountainIntermediate24kmD+ 950m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 24km (very similar)
Location247km apart
SeasonOctober vs November
8
III Cebollera Trail

Molinos de Razón · Castile and Leon

80%
MountainIntermediate22kmD+ 1,100m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 22km (very similar)
Location401km apart
SeasonBoth in October
9
Marató de Muntanya de Catalunya

Sant Llorenç Savall · Catalonia

80%
MountainIntermediate41.14kmD+ 1,900m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 41.14km (comparable)
LocationOnly 13km apart
SeasonBoth in October
MountainIntermediate21kmD+ 1,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance25.1km vs 21km (very similar)
Location354km apart
SeasonBoth in 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 20km to 41.14km. 7 take place in the same region as Rural Trail. 10 share its terrain type. 9 match its difficulty level. 9 fall in a similar season.

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