Eight stages, countless summits and peaks and an amazing itinerary off the beaten paths on rocky tracks constitute one of the last true sporting challenge. Experience the adventure of crossing the Alps together with your teammate in one of the world’s most spectacular running event! Look forward to breathtaking and stunning sceneries, a once in a lifetime experience and the unforgettable feeling of being a finisher of the DYNAFIT Transalpine Run powered by Volkswagen R – be part of it! The DYNAFIT Transalpine Run powered by Volkswagen R, since its premiere in 2005 is one of the greatest challenges for mountain and trail runners and it has the reputation of an internationally staffed, highly professional and emotional event for all participants. The route leads up to 3000 meters high mountain passes and through beautiful valleys across the main Alpine ridge. On it’s own feet across the Alps – the DYNAFIT Transalpine Run powered by Volkswagen R gives all nature lovers and alpine mountain-, marathon-, triathlon- and trail-runners a lifetime experience.
From September 4-11 2021 300 teams will manage more than 264 kilometers and 16.129 meters of ascent on their route from Kleinwalsertal (AUT) to Sulden (ITA). Again 200 teams of the RUN2 will take their first steps into the world of stage-racing by completing the first two stages of the legendary TAR.
“I look back on every single one of my 15 TARs with lots of pleasure. Every single race was unique with regard to the team partner, participants, courses, stage towns, weather, accommodations, unexpected problems and positions in the ranking. But all TARs have something in common: After a very intense week full of highs and lows all of the 15 races end with a very emotional finish and a feeling of happiness that words can not describe. Something you have to experience as a runner. The TAR makes you happy, proud and mentally so strong that private challenges at home or at work don’t seem so insuperable anymore after a TAR finish.”
“Make every minute count, if you can’t run, walk if a walk is too fast, do it slower, whatever, make forward progress and repeat, every minute. Physical strength will get you to the Start Line, but mental strength will get you to the finish line.“