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85%XtremeLagos
Cangas de Onís · Asturias
MountainAdvanced42kmD+ 6,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance42km vs 42km (very similar)
LocationOnly 7km apart
SeasonBoth in May
Races similar to XtremeLagos de Covadonga
XtremeLagos de Covadonga is a elite mountain race with up to 42km and 6,000m 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 XtremeLagos with a 85% similarity score.
Our recommendation
If you're looking for the most similar experience to XtremeLagos de Covadonga, we recommend XtremeLagos as the top match.
Similarity ranking
The 10 most similar races to XtremeLagos de Covadonga, ranked by overall affinity.
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80%Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
Caín de Valdeón, León · Castile and Leon
MountainElite52kmD+ 5,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance42km vs 52km (comparable)
LocationOnly 30km apart
SeasonBoth in May
3
3
77%Travesera Picos de Europa
Arenas de Cabrales · Asturias
MountainElite74kmD+ 6,560m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance42km vs 74km (different range)
LocationOnly 19km apart
SeasonMay vs June
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4
77%GTPE Picos de Europa
Benia de Onís · Asturias
MountainElite70kmD+ 5,300m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance42km vs 70km (different range)
LocationOnly 5km apart
SeasonMay vs June
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5
74%Trail Minero Santa Bárbara
Aller · Asturias
Ultra TrailElite42kmD+ 5,650m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance42km vs 42km (very similar)
LocationOnly 43km apart
SeasonMay vs November
6
6
72%Quebrapates Peñamea
Pola de Laviana · Asturias
MountainElite33kmD+ 2,225m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance42km vs 33km (comparable)
LocationOnly 42km apart
SeasonMay vs October
7
7
71%Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
Barruera, Vall de Boí · Catalonia
MountainElite42kmD+ 2,800m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance42km vs 42km (very similar)
Location485km apart
SeasonMay vs June
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8
70%Trail Alto Aller
Felechosa · Asturias
MountainAdvanced34kmD+ 2,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance42km vs 34km (comparable)
LocationOnly 49km apart
SeasonBoth in May
9
9
69%OTSO Travessa d'Encamp
Encamp · Andorra
MountainElite84kmD+ 5,760m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance42km vs 84km (different range)
Location547km apart
SeasonBoth in May
10
10
68%Kangas Mountain
Cangas de Onís · Asturias
MountainAdvanced58kmD+ 3,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance42km vs 58km (comparable)
LocationOnly 7km apart
SeasonMay vs March
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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 33km to 84km. 7 take place in the same region as XtremeLagos de Covadonga. 9 share its terrain type. 7 match its difficulty level. 7 fall in a similar season.
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