Innsbruck, Austria · Saturday, May 2, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival K85

Race completed

85 km Distance

3,900 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

47.2627° N, 11.3945° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 46 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 20 hours 14:07 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 83% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~315 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (85km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 27 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1208 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 85 km of trail with 3,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition85 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,900 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

Ein Loop um Innsbruck herum, die Nordkette als Fixpunkt immer im Blick. Anspruchsvolle Trails fordern die Teilnehmer*innen heraus, daher heißt es: Kräfte einteilen und nicht schon zu Beginn das ganze Pulver verschießen. Kondition ist gefragt.

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