Races similar to Schwarzwald-Marathon

Schwarzwald-MarathonMountainIntermediate42.195kmD+ 620mBaden-Württemberg

Schwarzwald-Marathon is a intermediate mountain race with up to 42.195km and 620m 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 Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon) with a 74% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Schwarzwald-Marathon, we recommend Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon) as the top match.

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Schwarzwald-Marathon, ranked by overall affinity.

Harz-Gebirgslauf (Brocken-Marathon)

Wernigerode · Saxony-Anhalt

74%

MountainAdvanced42.195kmD+ 1,200m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultyIntermediate vs Advanced

Distance42.195km vs 42.195km (very similar)

Location465km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Marató de Muntanya de Catalunya

Sant Llorenç Savall · Catalonia

73%

MountainIntermediate41.14kmD+ 1,900m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 41.14km (very similar)

Location862km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Drei Zinnen Alpine Run

Sexten · Trentino-South Tyrol

73%

MountainIntermediate17.9kmD+ 1,354m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 17.9km (different range)

Location318km apart

SeasonOctober vs September

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III Cebollera Trail

Molinos de Razón · Castile and Leon

71%

MountainIntermediate22kmD+ 1,100m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 22km (different range)

Location1098km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Roures Montblanc

Montblanc · Catalonia

71%

MountainIntermediate31kmD+ 1,400m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 31km (comparable)

Location931km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Serralades de Barxeta MABU

Barxeta · Valencian Community

71%

MountainIntermediate42kmD+ 2,200m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 42km (very similar)

Location1230km apart

SeasonOctober vs January

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Rural Trail

Bigues i Riells del Fai · Catalonia

71%

MountainIntermediate25.1kmD+ 1,147m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 25.1km (comparable)

Location852km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Aldapegora Mendi Trail

Elorrio · Basque Country

71%

MountainIntermediate26kmD+ 1,700m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 26km (comparable)

Location1012km apart

SeasonBoth in October

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Trails de Sorède

Sorède · Occitania

71%

MountainIntermediate35kmD+ 2,000m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 35km (comparable)

Location741km apart

SeasonOctober vs November

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Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

Vitoria-Gasteiz · Basque Country

71%

MountainIntermediate26kmD+ 1,300m

Why are they similar?

TerrainBoth are mountain races

DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate

Distance42.195km vs 26km (comparable)

Location1039km apart

SeasonOctober vs September

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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 17.9km to 42.195km. 10 share its terrain type. 9 match its difficulty level. 9 fall in a similar season.