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76%Reventón Trail
El Paso, La Palma · Canary Islands
TrailAdvanced70.5kmD+ 4,079m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Trail
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance73km vs 70.5km (very similar)
LocationOnly 4km apart
SeasonMay vs April
Races similar to Transvulcania
Transvulcania is a elite ultra trail race with up to 73km and 4,350m 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 Reventón Trail with a 76% similarity score.
Our recommendation
If you're looking for the most similar experience to Transvulcania, we recommend Reventón Trail as the top match.
Similarity ranking
The 10 most similar races to Transvulcania, ranked by overall affinity.
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75%Tenerife by UTMB
Puerto de la Cruz · Canary Islands
Ultra TrailElite110kmD+ 6,250m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 110km (different range)
Location136km apart, same region area
SeasonMay vs April
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3
73%Cervino Matterhorn Ultra Race
Breuil-Cervinia · Aosta Valley
Ultra TrailElite70kmD+ 5,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 70km (very similar)
Location2943km apart
SeasonMay vs June
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67%Falcotrail
Cehegín · Region of Murcia
Ultra TrailElite71kmD+ 3,600m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 71km (very similar)
Location1823km apart
SeasonMay vs November
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67%Sierra Cazorla Trails
Quesada · Andalusia
Ultra TrailElite65kmD+ 3,750m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 65km (comparable)
Location1714km apart
SeasonMay vs October
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6
67%Marathon du Mont-Blanc
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ultra TrailElite88kmD+ 5,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 88km (comparable)
Location2892km apart
SeasonMay vs June
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7
67%Transgrancanaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Canary Islands
Ultra TrailElite128kmD+ 7,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 128km (different range)
Location253km apart
SeasonMay vs February
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67%GTPE Picos de Europa
Benia de Onís · Asturias
MountainElite70kmD+ 5,300m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 70km (very similar)
Location1991km apart
SeasonMay vs June
9
9
67%Ultra Trail Anillo Minero
Puertollano, Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha
Ultra TrailElite70kmD+ 3,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance73km vs 70km (very similar)
Location1693km apart
SeasonMay vs December
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10
66%GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig · Thuringia
Ultra TrailAdvanced73.9kmD+ 1,874m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance73km vs 73.9km (very similar)
Location3425km apart
SeasonBoth in May
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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 65km to 128km. 3 take place in the same region as Transvulcania. 8 share its terrain type. 8 match its difficulty level. 6 fall in a similar season.
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