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My Gastein experience
4. - 6. September 2026
The trail running challenge
adidas INFINITE TRAILS
The adidas INFINITE TRAILS in the Gastein Valley combine spectacular mountain scenery with a unique trail running experience.
The focus is on the team race, in which three runners tackle the 21 km, 35 km and 44 km stages together as a women's, men's or mixed team - true to the motto "One for all - all for one".
Individual starters will also find suitable challenges: from the demanding 60K ultra distance with around 5,000 meters of altitude and three summits to other distances of 45 km, 30 km and 15 km.
The 15K run with an elevation gain of around 900 meters is particularly suitable for trail running beginners, while experienced runners can test their limits on the longer distances.
September 4 to 6, 2026
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Important information at a glance
Team Race
- In the Team Race, three trail runners start as a relay team in the women's, men's or mixed categories.
- Together they cover around 100 km and 7,700 meters of altitude.
- Each runner takes on one of three stages.
- There are three laps to choose from: Loop S, Loop M, Loop L
- The times of the team members are added to the overall time.
The routes lead through the alpine mountain world of the Gastein Valley, partly along historic gold mining and mule tracks, with views of peaks such as the Gamskarkogel, the Graukogel and the Stubnerkogel.
In adverse weather conditions, the race is held on alternative routes below 1,800 m.
Loop S - 21.4 K
Length: 21.40 km
HM: 1855m +/-
Max. altitude: 2467m (Gamskarkogel)
Surface: Trail/gravel path
Highlights: Summit Europe's highest grass mountain
Loop M - 34.9 K
Length: 34.9 km
HM: 2726 m
Max. altitude: 2467 m (Gamskarkogel)
Surface conditions: Trail/gravel path/asphalt
Highlights: Summit Gamskarkogel - Europe's highest grass mountain - 2467 m
Loop L - 44.2 K
Length: 44.20 km
HM: 3146 +/-
Max. altitude: 2433 m (Tischkogel)
Surface: gravel path/trail/asphalt
Highlights: Ridge run from the Tischkogel to the Stubnerkogel
Individual Trails
There is a spectacular challenge for all individual starters with an ultra-distance of 60K over three Gastein peaks, the Gamskarkogel, the Graukogel and the Stubnerkogel.
There is also the beautiful long-distance 45K with a breathtaking mountain panorama, a new middle-distance 30K and the popular 15K taster distance, which is open to anyone who is confident enough to tackle the 900 meters of altitude.
60K Ultra Loop
Length: 62.00 km
HM: 5200 m +/-
Max. altitude: 2492 m (Graukogel)
Surface: trail/gravel path/asphalt
Highlights: leads over three Gastein peaks - Gamskarkogel (2,467m), Graukogel (2,492m) and Stubnerkogel (2,246m)
45K Individual
Length: 44.20 km
HM: 3146 +/-
Max. altitude: 2433m (Tischkogel)
Surface: gravel path/trail/asphalt
Highlights: Ridge run from the Tischkogel to the Stubnerkogel
30K Individual
Length: 30.6 km
HM: 1859 m +/-
Max. altitude: 2330 m (Mauskarkopf)
Surface conditions: gravel path/trail/asphalt
Highlights: Gadauner high alpine plateau, Summit Mauskarkopf
15K Run
Length: 13.6 km
HM: 871 m +/-
Max. altitude: 1642 m
Surface: gravel path/trail/asphalt
Highlights: Schlossalmbahn circular trail
For the benefit of the Gastein forests
Giving Back tree planting campaign
In 2025, the adidas INFINITE TRAILS also initiated a major Giving Back tree planting campaign to reforest damaged forest areas in the Gastein Valley.
With a symbolic donation of five euros per tree, participants, spectators and event partners were able to purchase tree seedlings. With the continuation of the campaign, the event is now supporting a large-scale reforestation project of the state of Salzburg, in which clear areas in the Kötschachtal valley caused by weather disasters are sustainably reforested.
Ideal for your trail running weekend
Official adidas INFINITE TRAILS accommodation
Whether it's a comfortable hotel with wellness area, a self-catering apartment or a family-run bed and breakfast - the official adidas INFINITE TRAILS accommodation offers the ideal setting for your stay around the event.
Many hosts in the Gastein Valley are geared towards trail runners and offer suitable services and offers so that you can start your trail running weekend well prepared.
Good to know: The Alpentherme Gastein and the Felsentherme Bad Gastein invite you to regenerate in the warm thermal water and offer many sports medicine services especially for trail runners.
Thermal water & sports medicine for trail runners
Trail runners will find ideal opportunities for preparation, regeneration and training around the adidas INFINITE TRAILS in the Gastein Valley.
The Alpentherme and Felsentherme thermal spas invite you to relax in the warm Gastein thermal water before and after the run and support muscle regeneration. The offer is complemented by the excellent sports medicine infrastructure on site - from performance diagnostics and movement analysis to individual training planning.
Find the right accommodation
A sporty short vacation in Gastein
The adidas INFINITE TRAILS are not only a special experience for trail runners, but also for spectators, supporters, friends and families.
In addition to the official event accommodation, you will find numerous other hotels, guesthouses and apartments in the Gastein Valley. Thermal spas, mountain scenery and regional cuisine make your stay a varied short break in the Alps - even away from the trail running event.
Discover hikes, mountain tours, wellness and culinary delights in the Gastein Valley.
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