The steepest mountain running race in Austria

Beinhoat - The Vertical

On 17 October 2026, Austria's steepest challenge awaits you in Dorfgastein: 1,200 vertical meters between the valley and mountain stations of the Fulseckbahn - on just 3.3 kilometers. You choose your line, your pace, your way up. No ordinary trail run, but a merciless vertical with a free choice of route, a strong community feeling and a finish you won't forget.

Registration is now closed – but you’re very welcome to come along as a spectator and cheer on the athletes in person.

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5 reasons for your participation

1st maximum challenge over a short distance

3.3 km - 1,200 vertical meters. Short, brutal, legendary.

2. free choice of route

You decide your route - tactical, direct or creative.

3. starter package deluxe

Start gift, refreshments and free descent included.

4. fair & versatile scoring

Age groups, team classification and great prizes - something for everyone.

5. unforgettable community experience

Honest, informal, motivating - trail running as it should be.

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Place: Dorfgastein
Date: 17.10.2026
Start: 11:00 am, Fulseck valley station
Finish: Fulseck mountain station
Route: 3.3 km | 1,200 vertical meters | freely selectable
Start number distribution: Saturday, 8:00-10:00 am, valley station
Award ceremony: Reiterhütte, middle station
Equipment: Possible with or without poles

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Experienced & recommended

"Incredibly steep - but that's exactly why it's brilliant. You have to have done it!"
- Jakob, 27, amateur runner from Innsbruck

"The race was a real slog. Open course, pure effort, great atmosphere. Never thought that 3.3 km could be so long."
- Anna, 34, trail runner from Munich

"Beinhoat is not for wimps. 1,200 meters of elevation gain over this distance? Brutally honest - and simply awesome."
- Tom, 41, mountain running veteran from Pinzgau