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Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura

Races similar to Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura

Ultra Trail des Montagnes du JuraUltra TrailElite175kmD+ 7,000mBourgogne-Franche-Comté

Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura is a elite ultra trail race with up to 175km and 7,000m 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 Grand Raid des Cathares with a 77% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura, we recommend Grand Raid des Cathares as the top match. If you prefer to stay in the same area, Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail is your best option. For the closest distance match, check out UTMB Mont-Blanc (161km).

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Grand Raid des Cathares

Carcassonne · Occitania

77%
Ultra TrailElite161kmD+ 7,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 161km (comparable)
Location505km apart
SeasonBoth in October
2
UTMB Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

77%
Ultra TrailElite174kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 174km (very similar)
Location102km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs August
3
Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail

Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

76%
Ultra TrailElite185kmD+ 5,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 185km (comparable)
Location177km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs November
5
Zugspitz Ultratrail by UTMB

Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bavaria

71%
Ultra TrailElite167kmD+ 8,205m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 167km (comparable)
Location368km apart
SeasonOctober vs June
6
Montagn'Hard

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

71%
Ultra TrailElite110kmD+ 7,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 110km (different range)
Location107km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs July
7
Grand Raid de La Réunion

Saint-Pierre · Réunion

69%
Ultra TrailElite180kmD+ 10,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 180km (comparable)
Location9033km apart
SeasonBoth in October
8
Ultra Tour du Beaufortain

Queige · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

68%
Ultra TrailElite110kmD+ 8,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 110km (different range)
Location115km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs July
9
Tuscany Crossing

Castiglione d'Orcia · Tuscany

68%
Ultra TrailElite161kmD+ 5,720m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 161km (comparable)
Location589km apart
SeasonOctober vs April
10
Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Vielle-Aure · Occitania

68%
Ultra TrailElite160kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance175km vs 160km (comparable)
Location646km apart
SeasonOctober vs August

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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 110km to 185km. 1 take place in the same region as Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura. 10 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level. 4 fall in a similar season.

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