Trail Running Calendar Austria 2025-2026

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for trail running events in Austria for 2025-2026! Here you'll find a carefully curated selection of 104 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.

Voigas17 is a trail running event held in Bad Ischl, Austria, featuring two race distances: approximately 17 km with 900 meters of elevation gain and a shorter 5.6 km route with 310 meters of elevation. The event emphasizes a community spirit, promoting the motto "oafoch laufen" (simply run), and ai..

The KAT100 by UTMB is an exhilarating 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 distances ranging from 8..

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The Mostviertler Voralpentrail is a running event organized by LC Mank, taking place on August 9, 2025, in Mank, Austria. This event is part of the Mostviertler Mountainbike Race and features two race distances for participants. The marathon covers 41 kilometers with approximately 1,300 meters of el..

The Hochfügen Hightrails Festival is a premier trail running event held in Hochfügen, Zillertal, featuring two distinct races: the FunRun and the HightrailRun. The FunRun is a shorter, beginner-friendly trail of 5 km, perfect for hobby runners, while the HightrailRun offers a more challenging 17.7 k..

The Drei-Gipfel-Lauf is a running event organized by SV Union Wald am Schoberpaß, taking place in Wald am Schoberpaß. The event features multiple race categories, including the main Drei-Gipfel-Lauf covering approximately 27 km with a total elevation gain of 1500 meters, as well as shorter options l..

The Saalbacher Trail & Skyrace is set to take place on August 16 and 17, 2025, marking its 11th edition. This exciting trail running event features various distances, all starting from the center of Saalbach. Participants can choose from multiple races, including the challenging 13 Summits Sky Marat..

The Karnisches Ungetüm Trail (KUT80) is an exhilarating ultra-trail running event set in the stunning Karnic Alps, taking place on August 16, 2025. Participants will embark on a challenging 75-kilometer course from Sillian, Austria, to Kötschach-Mauthen, featuring a significant elevation gain of 5,2..

The Zillertaler Steinbockmarsch is a challenging mountain march that covers a distance of 30 kilometers with an elevation gain of 3,484 meters. Participants will face steep inclines ranging from 25 to 30 degrees, culminating in a significant ascent to the Mörchnerscharte at nearly 2,900 meters. The ..

The Ötscher Trail is a prominent running event held in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, Austria, featuring various trail distances from 5.1 km to 52 km. Established in 2004, it has become a staple in the Austrian mountain marathon scene. The event includes multiple races such as the Vertical Race, ..

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The Austria Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held in Kirchschlag near Linz, featuring a scenic 6.706 km loop that participants must complete within one hour. The race continues until only one runner remains, adhering to the official Backyard Ultra rules. Set in a picturesque landsc..

The Mountainman Grossarltal will take place in Großarl on Saturday 30 August 2025. This trail is organized by Mountainman. You can run between 10 and 50 kilometers.

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The Arlberger Wadlbeisser is an exciting obstacle race held in and around St. Anton am Arlberg. Participants tackle a challenging course that spans 13.5 kilometers and includes 700 meters of elevation gain, featuring 24 obstacles designed to test endurance and strength. This event combines the thril..

The Karwendelmarsch is an annual sporting event held on the last weekend of August, attracting around 2,500 participants. The event features a scenic route from Scharnitz through the Eng to Pertisau at Lake Achensee, emphasizing the experience of nature and raising awareness about the Karwendel Natu..

The Hainfelder Kirchenberglauf is part of the Traisentaler-Berglaufcup, featuring a challenging mountain run scheduled for August 30, 2025. Organized by URC Hainfeld and ULC TRANSFER St. Veit, the event includes a course length of 6.1 kilometers with an elevation gain of 510 meters. Participants can..

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The adidas TERREX INFINITE TRAILS event, taking place from September 5 to 7, 2025, in Gastein, Salzburg, is a unique trail running competition designed for teams of three, featuring categories for women, men, and mixed teams. Participants will cover a total distance of 100 km with an elevation gain ..

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The Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning Zillertal Alps, taking place on September 5-6, 2025. Participants can choose from various challenging courses, including the flagship Z101, a grueling 101 km race with significant elevation gain, and the TUX070, a..

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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 Annaberger Berglauf is an annual mountain running event held in Annaberg, Austria. The 22nd edition of this race will take place on September 6, 2025. Participants will tackle a challenging course that spans 9 kilometers with an elevation gain of 657 meters.The event is part of both the Austrian..

The Achenseelauf is one of Austria's most spectacular running events, featuring a challenging 23-kilometer course around the largest lake in Tyrol. This scenic route offers participants a unique experience, showcasing beautiful natural landscapes and the impressive peaks of the Rofan and Karwendel m..

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, and children's races. Participants can enjoy a festive at..