Recommended for

Youth and young adults who are not yet eligible or ready to participate in the main competitions. Depending on the age group, the level ranges from simple to ambitious with short technical sections. Participation is open to those aged 14 to 22.

Registration for the Austrian Championships in the Trail Classic U20 (YTR) as part of the YTR is handled through your respective running club. The club will register you for the races via the Austrian Athletics Federation (ÖLV). For the general category, please register directly through our registration platform.

Short Summary

Since 2018, our “classic” to kick off the IATF weekend and our highly popular prologue has also been available to the next generation. The course starts and ends at the Landestheater, taking the fastest route to the trails towards the Alpenzoo.

Pace yourself at the beginning, as starting too fast will take its toll on the steep climb via Wilhelm-Greil-Weg up to just below Hungerburg. After reaching the highest point of the course, you’ll have a brief moment to shake out your legs and take in the view of Innsbruck before hitting the Knappensteig—a super fun, flowy, and technical downhill section. It’s an exhilarating ride but definitely not without its challenges.

Whether it’s your first trail run or you’re an experienced competitor, the Young Talent Race is a cool challenge for everyone aged 14 to 22!