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 59 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.

The Ganghofer Trail Leutasch is a significant running event that will take place for the 17th time on August 2, 2025. The event offers three different distances: a fun run of 7.4 km, an enjoyment trail of 14.4 km, and the main event, the Ganghofer Trail, which is 21.8 km long. The course runs throug..

The Granite Trail Run Kleinzell will take place on August 2, 2025, in Weigelsdorf, Austria, and offers various distances for participants of all age groups. The routes include 25 km, 15 km, 10 km, 7 km, as well as special children's runs over 160, 450, and 700 meters. Registration opens on the day o..

The Bad Ischler RE/MAX VOIGAS17 is a trail event taking place on August 2, 2025, in Bad Ischl, Austria. Participants can choose between two routes: a challenging 17 km route with 900 meters of elevation gain and a shorter 5.6 km route with 310 meters of elevation gain. The event emphasizes community..

The KAT100 by UTMB is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Kitzbühel Alps, starting from Fieberbrunn. This event celebrates the love for running and nature, offering five distinct disciplines that cater to various skill levels. Participants can choose from challenging routes, including ..

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The Carnic Monster Trail (KUT80) is a challenging trail run that starts on August 16, 2025, in Sillian, Austria, and covers 75 kilometers with 5200 meters of elevation gain, leading to Kötschach-Mauthen. Participants will experience the stunning landscape of the Carnic Alps and must complete the cou..

The Ötscher Trail is a prominent running event held in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, Austria, featuring various trail distances and challenges. Established in 2004, it includes the Marathon Trail, Skyrace, Speed Trail, Easy Trail, and Vertical Race, catering to runners of all skill levels. The e..

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The Karwendelmarsch is a popular running and hiking competition that takes place annually on the last weekend of August. Around 2,500 participants take part in this event, which leads from Scharnitz through the Eng to Pertisau on Lake Achensee. The competition not only promotes physical activity but..

The Austria Backyard Ultra - Kirchschlag bei Linz will take place in Kirchschlag bei Linz from Saturday 30 August 2025 to Monday 1 September 2025.

The Arlberger Wadlbeisser is a challenging obstacle race that takes place in and around St. Anton am Arlberg. The course covers 13.5 kilometers with 700 meters of elevation gain and includes 24 different obstacles that participants must overcome. This race combines athletic challenge with a unique o..

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The Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning Zillertal Alps. It features multiple race distances, including the challenging Z101 (over 101 km), TUX070 (70 km), and shorter options like MUZ30 (30 km) and MUZ14 (14.5 km), catering to both experienced runners a..

The Infinite Trails Gastein will take place in Bad Gastein from Friday 5 September 2025 to Sunday 7 September 2025. You can run between 15 and 100 kilometers.

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The Achenseelauf is a renowned running event held annually on the first weekend of September, attracting numerous amateur and professional runners. Set against a stunning backdrop of mountains and the Achensee lake, participants can choose from various race formats, including a challenging 23.2 km c..

The Torlauf Dachstein is a renowned trail running event held in Ramsau, Austria, set against the stunning backdrop of the Dachstein massif. Participants can choose from various distances, including a challenging marathon (42 km), a half marathon (24 km), a 10 km run, and a team relay (4x10 km). The ..

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The Wienerwaldlauf is an annual running event held in the scenic Wienerwald region, organized by LC Wienerwaldschnecken. The event features various races catering to different age groups and skill levels, including a main run, fun run, youth, junior, and children's races. Participants can enjoy a fe..

The Wienerwald Ultra Trail is an exciting trail running event set to take place on September 13, 2025. This festival offers various distances, including a 50 km and a 100 km race, catering to both competitive and recreational runners. The event aims to establish itself internationally, having previo..

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The Austria Backyard Ultra - Kirchdorf in Tirol will take place in Kirchdorf in Tirol from Saturday 20 September 2025 to Monday 22 September 2025.

The Sternstein Trail is a running competition taking place on September 20, 2025, inviting participants to actively experience nature. The event offers various routes, including a challenging marathon of 42.2 km with 1,650 meters of elevation gain, as well as a shorter highland trail of 18.2 km. Par..

The Stanzer Windheimat Trailrun is a challenging trail running competition that takes participants on a route of approximately 47 km with around 1900 meters of elevation gain through the picturesque landscape around Stanz in the Mürztal. The route includes a variety of terrains, such as asphalt, for..

The Lechlauf will take place in Weißenbach am Lech on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 6 and 24 kilometers.