The GORE-TEX Transalpine Run is unlike any other race in the world. In the space of seven days, 600 runners in teams of two complete 250 kilometres and 16,000 vertical metres across the Alps on foot. It is a challenge. It is – unbelievable. Many trailrunning enthusiasts dream of one day taking part in the GORE-TEX Transalpine Run, which has earned a reputation as the best, most emotional and without a doubt most famous trailrunning stage race in the world. However, many are intimidated by the scale of the challenge at hand. Can I do it? Do I have the right partner? Am I fit enough for seven days, 250 kilometres and 16,000 vertical metres? Maybe I am – or is it just too hard?
The 14th edition of GORE-TEX Transalpine Run will feature a brand new format: RUN2. The idea is to give runners a chance to complete only stages 1 and 2 of the original GORE-TEX Transalpine Run, thereby taking their first steps towards one day completing the full alpine crossing.
12.07.2018
Distance: 43,7 km / pos. vertical: 2,470 m / neg. vertical: 2,328 m
Shortly after the start the GORE-TEX Transalpine Run 2018 offers dramatic alpine scenery in the heart of the rugged Wetterstein Mountains without exceeding a max. elevation of 1869 m asl. On the first stage choice trails – perpetually undulating – guide the racers along the base of the Zugspitze across the German-Austrian border past the village of Ehrwald in the direction of Biberwier up to the Marienbergjoch. The finish town Nassereith can already be spotted from above while enjoying the great downhill to Adlerhorst.
Distance: 27.6 km / pos. vertical: 1,624 m / neg. vertical: 1,674 m
The course surpasses 2,000 m asl on this stage – a harbinger of things to come. Glorious trails with a panorama to boot lead up on the Starkenburger Panoramaweg to Sinnesbrunn. The route continues to the Grubigjöchl. Shortly after the trails head west into the more desolate Alpeiltal , followed by a last ascent to the Schloss Starkenburg before reaching the finish in Imst.
| Race belt to attach the bib |
| Personalised start number + transponder chip |
| Printed version: Map including time tables of the 1st and 2nd stage (available at registration on-site) |
| 2 x pasta party (Garmisch-Partenkirchen & Nassereith) |
| Food/water stops along race course and finish catering during all the stages |
| Travel luggage transporation from stage town to stage town |
| Transportation daily drop bags for the finish |
| No-fee designated parking in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the two days |
| Goodwill gifts by race partners |
| Medical support through MEDICAL CREW throughout the race |
| Small TRY2 award ceremony directly in the finish in Imst |
| 195,- €/TEAM MEMBER / 390,- € /TEAM |
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Points PLAN B CARD at GORE-TEX Transalpine Run RUN2: 70 points