Trail Running Calendar Austria 2024-2025

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for trail running events in Austria for 2024-2025! Here you'll find a carefully curated selection of 77 impressive trail runs across the picturesque Austrian landscape. Whether you are an experienced runner or a newcomer to the trail running community, our calendar offers numerous opportunities to actively experience the natural beauty of this country.

Austria, with its majestic Alps and idyllic landscapes, is a paradise for every trail runner. From the vibrant alleys of Vienna, the historic streets of Graz, the cultural treasures of Salzburg, to the stunning mountain panoramas of Innsbruck – each city offers its unique running routes and events. Discover the pulsating energy of Linz or be enchanted by the scenic backdrop of Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee.

Whether you're searching for a specific location or simply browsing through our extensive list, let yourself be inspired by the upcoming races.

Murtal24 is a premier running and sports event held in the Murtal region, featuring various ultramarathon competitions lasting 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours, as well as a team relay event. The event includes a special LadiesNight Run, promoting female participation in sports. In 2025, Murtal24 will introdu..

The Schwarzach Trail will take place in Schwarzach im Pongau on Saturday 24 May 2025.

Holytrail Mariazell is an exciting running event scheduled for May 29, 2025, featuring two distances: a 70km run and a 20km scenic trail. Participants will traverse the beautiful pilgrimage route to Mariazell, starting from Grünbach am Schneeberg for the longer distance and from Frein an der Mürz fo..

The (T)railway Hatscher is an extreme hiking event that takes participants along a breathtaking route recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event offers two distance options: approximately 21 km to Semmering and 42 km to Mürzzuschlag. Participants must navigate through checkpoints, emphasi..

The Austria Backyard Ultra - Ternberg Trail is the country's inaugural trail running event in the Backyard Ultra format. Participants tackle a 6.706 km course with an elevation gain of approximately 351 meters, starting every hour. Runners must complete the loop within the hour to continue; failure ..

The Hochkönigman Trailrunning Festival is a premier trail running event held annually in Austria, attracting thousands of participants. Scheduled for May 30 to June 1, 2025, it features a variety of challenging trails, including the Easy Trail, Speed Trail, Marathon Trail, and the new K3 Panorama Tr..

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The Seen-Lauf Tannheimer Tal is a vibrant running event set in the picturesque Tannheimer Valley, showcasing the stunning beauty of the surrounding mountains. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 22.2 km race, a 10 km run, and shorter options for children and students. The eve..

June 2025

The Mozart 100 by UTMB is a trail running event set in the picturesque Sound of Music region around Salzburg, Austria. It offers a unique experience with six different race distances, ranging from 119 kilometers to 9 kilometers, catering to all levels of athletes. Participants can enjoy the stunning..

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The Ebbser Koasamarsch Trailruns will take place in Ebbs on Saturday 14 June 2025. You can run between 20 and 55 kilometers.

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The Ebenauer Gipfeltrail, taking place on June 14, 2025, in Ebenau, Austria, offers an exciting opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the stunning Alpine landscape. Participants can choose from three routes: a challenging 45 km trail with 2400 meters of elevation gain, a 19 km route suitabl..

The Tschirgant Sky Run is a unique ultratrail running event that offers a challenging and scenic experience. Participants navigate from the summit of Tschirgant to Simmering, traversing the ridge between Gurgltal and Inntal. The event features multiple race categories, including the TS16 Adventure, ..

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The Montafon Arlberg Marathon is a stunning trail running event set in the picturesque Alps of Austria, covering a distance of 42.195 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,500 meters. The marathon route takes participants from St. Anton am Arlberg over the Winterjöchle at 1,935 meters, leading to t..

The Lindetwaldlauf and Lindetwaldtrail are popular running events held in Suben, featuring a 7.5 km classic race and a challenging 21 km trail run. Participants can enjoy scenic forest paths while competing for personal bests or simply for fun. The events also include youth races with age-appropriat..

The Stubai Ultratrail, scheduled for June 27-28, 2025, offers an exhilarating trail running experience in the stunning Stubaital valley of the Alps. Participants can choose from five different race distances, including the challenging Stubai Höhenweg (78 km), Stubai Ultra (59 km), Stubai Classic (31..

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The Kaiserkrone Trail is a premier trail running event taking place in Scheffau, Wilder Kaiser, featuring five distinct trails over two days. Participants can choose from various courses, including the challenging Skyrace, Marathon Trail, Speed Trail, and Easy Trail, covering a total of 115 kilomete..

The Austria Backyard Ultra in Frankenmarkt is the country's inaugural Backyard Ultra event, inviting runners to test their endurance on a 6.706 km loop. Participants must complete each lap within one hour, with the race continuing until only one runner remains. The event promotes a community spirit,..

The Grenzstaffellauf Veitsch is a challenging trail run in the Veitsch region of Austria. The competition includes various categories, such as 3-person and 2-person relays, as well as a marathon and a Nordic walking race. The course covers 54 km with 2060 meters of elevation gain.Participants can lo..

July 2025

ALPIN8 Everesting is an exhilarating endurance event set in the stunning Brandnertal, Austria, where participants aim to ascend a total of 8,848 meters, equivalent to the height of Mount Everest, within 34 hours. The challenge involves hiking uphill while utilizing a gondola for the descent, allowin..

The Traunsee Bergmarathon is an exhilarating trail running event that takes participants on a scenic 63-kilometer route around Austria's second-largest alpine lake, Traunsee, featuring a challenging elevation gain of 4,500 meters. This popular marathon attracts up to 1,000 athletes and outdoor enthu..

The Montafon Totale Trail is a challenging trail running competition that takes place in the high alpine terrain of the Montafon mountain region. Participants can choose from four distances: 10 km, 16 km, 33 km, and 47 km, with elevation differences ranging between 1,200 and 4,200 meters. The compet..