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Races similar to Vulcan Race

Vulcan RaceMountainIntermediate21kmD+ 1,362mCanary Islands

Vulcan Race is a intermediate mountain race with up to 21km and 1,362m 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 El Tanque with a 87% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Vulcan Race, we recommend Trail El Tanque as the top match.

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Vulcan Race, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Trail El Tanque

El Tanque · Canary Islands

87%
MountainIntermediate21kmD+ 900m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 21km (very similar)
LocationOnly 3km apart
SeasonBoth in November
2
Bimbache Trail Valverde

Valverde · Canary Islands

86%
MountainIntermediate32kmD+ 1,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 32km (comparable)
Location129km apart, same region area
SeasonBoth in November
3
Garafía Navidad Trail

Garafía · Canary Islands

83%
MountainIntermediate21kmD+ 1,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 21km (very similar)
Location124km apart, same region area
SeasonNovember vs December
4
CxM Nico Molina Sierra Dúrcal

Dúrcal · Andalusia

81%
MountainIntermediate23.7kmD+ 1,350m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 23.7km (very similar)
Location1561km apart
SeasonBoth in November
5
CxM Sierra Albarracín

El Bosque · Andalusia

81%
MountainIntermediate24kmD+ 1,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 24km (very similar)
Location1406km apart
SeasonBoth in November
6
CxM de la Rosquilla

Alhama de Almería · Andalusia

81%
MountainIntermediate25kmD+ 1,350m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 25km (very similar)
Location1634km apart
SeasonBoth in November
MountainIntermediate24kmD+ 950m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 24km (very similar)
Location2032km apart
SeasonBoth in November
8
CxM Castillo de la Calahorra

La Calahorra · Andalusia

79%
MountainIntermediate24kmD+ 850m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 24km (very similar)
Location1609km apart
SeasonBoth in November
9
Cursa Montanyans

Sant Marçal · Catalonia

79%
MountainIntermediate21kmD+ 625m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 21km (very similar)
Location2197km apart
SeasonBoth in November
10
Tossal Trail Les Coves

Les Coves de Vinromà · Valencian Community

79%
MountainIntermediate21kmD+ 600m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Intermediate
Distance21km vs 21km (very similar)
Location2032km apart
SeasonBoth in November

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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 21km to 32km. 3 take place in the same region as Vulcan Race. 10 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level. 10 fall in a similar season.

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