THE COURSE:

“Back to the routes. The routes of the #IATF23 are similar in many ways, but actually almost new. Not only that we can finally return to our original venue, the Landestheater Vorplatz, and offer the possibility to run on parts of the subsequent World Mountain and Trail Running Championships2023 Innsbruck-Stubai, but also because we turn the running direction around in comparison to 2019 😉.

After the beautiful start through the old town and past the Golden Roof, Innsbruck’s landmark, we head out past the Alpine Zoo towards Hall in Tyrol. On flowy terrain the first hours of the night will fly by and after a short time you will already pass the aid stations Romediwirt (11km) & Hall (18km). On the southern side of the Inn Valley, the route continues flowing and fast running over great trails to VS Herzsee (25km). In contrast to the last years, it now does NOT go up to the Patscherkofel, we need the kilometers for later 😉. The course leads you on the direct way back to Innsbruck, where you touch the city on the outskirts. ATTENTION ROUTE CHANGE: Due to the heavy rains in May, the Sill Schlucht is unfortunately not passable. Past the Bergisel we now go to the height Mutters, before we run at the height Gärberbach back into the gorge to get as usual to VS ÖAMTC (37km). Afterwards everything again as usual. But only until shortly after Telfes, from now on it gets wild, because on the next 30 km await about 2,100 breathtaking meters of altitude ahead of you.😉

We leave Telfes without aid station behind us and run a bit further into the valley and up into the “Schlick”, where the aid station Schlicker Alm (54km + drop bag) is located as a gateway into the unique and beautiful area of the Kalkkögel. From here the route has nothing to do with what was demanded of you on the first 54km. From here on it gets steep, and in the further course high alpine. You will be able to enjoy views that have not yet existed at the IATF in this form. And that’s exactly why we have reversed the direction of the run, so that you can experience what lies ahead of you in the first light of day. We don’t need to say much about the rest, Google Image Search will help you. Constantly technically up and down – Hochtennboden – VS Hoadlhaus (66km – highest point of the route: 2340m above sea level) – Kemater Alm – Grieskogel – Salfeinssee

At the end of this premium section we descend to VS Grinzens (77km) and prepare for the 2nd Inntal crossing. Over the Axamer Panoramerweg we go over to Birgitz and then over almost usual way over to Kranebitten to the next VS (90km). For the last section you should definitely have some energy left, because instead of aiming for the Bärfallsteig at the top of the Rauschbrunnen as you did before, it goes even further up via Aspachhütte to the beautiful Durrachsteig above the roofs of Innsbruck. Note: Running and looking is also punished here :D. The last meters of altitude are done and over the VS Höttinger Alm (100km) it goes quite technically down to Innsbruck, where then finally the finish over the Europaratsallee and our Venue may be enjoyed again.

Short summary: An insane loop around Innsbruck and the Kalkkögel, where just the first half tempts to keep the pace high, but beware: Especially in the middle section it goes not only high up, but relatively long at an altitude between 1,500 and 2,300m, and that on permanently demanding trails, which should be taken into account. Who then thinks that up to and after the Inntal crossing it goes easy towards the goal, the last long climb (900hm at a stretch) will then still really challenge. Who wants to pass here, must definitely know what he / she is doing. 50% of the route runs on parts of the World Cup course, and you can also feel that! 😉

THE COURSE:

“Back to the routes. The routes of the #IATF23 are similar in many ways, but actually almost new. Not only that we can finally return to our original venue, the Landestheater Vorplatz, and offer the possibility to run on parts of the subsequent World Mountain and Trail Running Championships 2023 Innsbruck-Stubai, but also because we turn the running direction around in comparison to 2019 😉.

After the beautiful start through the old town and past the Golden Roof, Innsbruck’s landmark, we head out past the Alpine Zoo towards Hall in Tyrol. On flowy terrain the first hours of the night will fly by and after a short time you will already pass the aid stations Romediwirt (11km) & Hall (18km). On the southern side of the Inn Valley, the route continues flowing and fast running over great trails to VS Herzsee (25km). In contrast to the last years, it now does NOT go up to the Patscherkofel, we need the kilometers for later 😉. The course leads you on the direct way back to Innsbruck, where you touch the city on the outskirts. ATTENTION ROUTE CHANGE: Due to the heavy rains in May, the Sill Schlucht is unfortunately not passable. Past the Bergisel we now go to the height Mutters, before we run at the height Gärberbach back into the gorge to get as usual to VS ÖAMTC (37km). Afterwards everything again as usual. But only until shortly after Telfes, from now on it gets wild, because on the next 30 km await about 2,100 breathtaking meters of altitude ahead of you.😉

We leave Telfes without aid station behind us and run a bit further into the valley and up into the “Schlick”, where the aid station Schlicker Alm (54km + drop bag) is located as a gateway into the unique and beautiful area of the Kalkkögel. From here the route has nothing to do with what was demanded of you on the first 54km. From here on it gets steep, and in the further course high alpine. You will be able to enjoy views that have not yet existed at the IATF in this form. And that’s exactly why we have reversed the direction of the run, so that you can experience what lies ahead of you in the first light of day.

Here you will separate from the K110s for the first time and continue directly towards Innsbruck, past the Birgitzköpflhaus, the impressive Pfriemeswand down to the VS Mutterer Alm (64km) and next to the bike downhill down to Götzens, where you will meet the K110s again and tackle the Inntal crossing together on the almost familiar route to the VS Kranebitten (75km). Just above the Rauschbrunnen you separate again and for you it goes over the usual paths over the technical Bärfallsteig, the VS Höttinger Bild (80km) and the Hungerburg down to Innsbruck, where finally the finish can be enjoyed again over the Europaratsallee and our venue.

Short summary: A crazy loop around Innsbruck and the Kalkkögel, where just the first half tempts to keep up the pace, but beware: Those who for not save some energy for the last part will get punished. By the way: 61% of the course are on the World Championships courses.

THE COURSE:

“Back to the routes.” The courses of the #IATF23 are similar in many aspects, but actually almost new. Not only that we can finally return to our original venue, the Landestheater Vorplatz, and offer the possibility to run on parts of the following World Mountain and Trail Running Championships2023 Innsbruck-Stubai, but also because we turn the running direction around😉.

After the beautiful start through the old town and past the Golden Roof, Innsbruck’s landmark, we head out past the Alpine Zoo towards Hall in Tyrol. On flowing terrain, the first hours will fly by and after a short time already pass the aid station Romediwirt (12km) & Hall (19km). On the southern side of the Inn Valley, the route continues flowing and fast running over great trails to the aid station Herzsee (26km). The route takes you on a direct route back to Innsbruck, where you touch the city on the outskirts.

ATTENTION ROUTE CHANGE: Due to the heavy rains in May, the Sill Gorge is unfortunately not passable. Passing the Bergisel, the route now returns to the original altitude a little earlier in order to reach the supply point at Lake Natterer See (42km) at the height of Mutters. As usual, it goes shallow through the Inntal back to the Nordkette. From here the famous Stangensteig is waiting, which is almost always beautiful to run. Flowing along it goes to the aid station at Höttinger Bild (61km). From there it goes past the Hungerburg back down to Innsbruck to then cross the finish line on the Venue with a huge smile. The K65 somehow classic and nevertheless with a few new elements is sure to be great fun again this year. And by the way, 19% of the course are on the track of the World Championship, which take place in the week after.

THE COURSE:

The K42 is definitely the track that has undergone an incredible amount of development in recent years. And now with the integration of parts of the World Cup course, the K42 is once again the highlight course – and once again reaches a whole new level. The start will be for the first time in the Axamer Lizum, after all 2-time venue of the Olympic Alpine skiing competitions and on the edge of the Kalkkögel scenically an absolute highlight. The word “Lizum” means “alpine pasture area at the end of the valley”. So, we don’t dawdle around on asphalt for long, but go offroad right after the start and also directly into the first climb up to the Hoadl, the highest point of the route. Attention: The start at 1,500m and direct ascent to 2,300m should already be noticeable here. Arrived at the Hoadl you run to the finish along the K110 route, please encourage and pull along the already tired runners by then. 😉

About the rest you need to lose little words, Google images search will help you. Beautiful panorama on technically challenging trails over the next 12 km along Kemater Alm – Grieskogel – Salfeinssee.

At the end of this premium section, we descend to VS Grinzens (15km) and prepare for the Inntal crossing. Via the Axamer Panoramerweg we go over to Birgitz and then via almost familiar path over to Kranebitten to the next VS (28km). For the last section you should definitely have some energy left, because for the first time at the IATF it goes beyond the Rauschbrunnen even further up via Aspachhütte on the beautiful, but technically really demanding Durrachsteig. Strongly sloping on the side and extremely technical should be run carefully here. The last meters of altitude are done and over the VS Höttinger Alm (38km) it goes down again quite technically to Innsbruck, where then finally the finish over the Europaratsallee and our Venue may be enjoyed again.

Short summary: What a trail marathon, not only the statistics predicts a firework, also the trails are, except for the warm-up on the Hoadl and the Inntal crossing nconsistently of the highest quality in terms of technical demand, panorama and intensity. Btw: The entire K42 course runs on sections of the world championship routes! Every runner, who signs up for this should have desire for an intense marathon.

THE  COURSE: 

We had just the right instinct last year: 400 registrations at our premiere on the Discovery track. Short, technical and a bit mean – O.K. you can have that again 😉

Let’s split the route: Started in Grinzens at the sports field and heads directly to the Inntal crossing. Means on the first and really fast 12km is a negative elevation profile. Here you can really step on the gas, but not that you catch up later 😉.

After the VS Kranebitten (13km) it gets nasty: Almost all the altitude meters of the distance are on the next 13km, and that on permanently technically challenging trails, partly steeply sloping, here is definitely caution required. You run almost permanently parallel with the K110 runners. After the VS Höttinger Alm (23km) we put one more thing on it: The K110 runners are allowed from here directly into the valley, but you have to go up again super steeply to the Seegrube – you’re welcome. If you think that’s it and a comfortable downhill down to Innsbruck is in store, you’re wrong. Because it goes down in a direct line on the famous “cable car climb”, which in Innsbruck is actually only known for the ascent. Many narrow serpentines and large steps are already tiring upwards and will certainly not make the downhill any more pleasant, especially if your legs are not quite fresh 😉. At the end of your personal torture, a beautiful finish awaits you across the Europaratsallee and our venue.

Short summary: Announced with #goschnpolieren, which means as much as #knockedout, the route has its technical, mental and physical difficulties. If you are tempted to overpace during the first 12km, you definitely won’t enjoy it later on. The short & really crisp course will bring you to your limits, have fun 😉 Btw: 82% of the route runs on WM sections.

THE COURSE: “Back to the routes”. The courses of the #IATF23 are similar in many respects, but actually almost new. Not only that we can finally return to our original venue, the Landestheater forecourt, and offer the possibility to run on parts of the subsequent World Mountain and Trail Running Championships2023 Innsbruck-Stubai, but also because the K25 FINALLY finishes at our main venue in the old town.

Let’s split the course: Started in Grinzens at the sports field and heads directly for the Inntal crossing. Means on the first and really fast 12km a negative elevation profile on. Here you can really step on the gas, but not that you can not catch up later 😉.

After the aid station Kranebitten (13km) it is still about 250hm to climb, before it goes on the beautiful Stangensteig flowing but not without demand towards the city. After the refreshment at Höttinger Bild (18km) and the last kilometers passing by the Hungerburg a successful finish over the beautiful Europaratsallee is waiting for you.

Short summary: A great trail half marathon, perfect as a transition from road to trail, or just to try trailrunning. Trail shoes on and go 😉

Btw: 85% of the course runs over sections of the World Championships.

THE COURSE:

The K7 – since 2018 our “classic” to start the IATF weekend and since the beginning our extremely popular prologue. 2023 it starts and ends (finally) again at the Landestheater forecourt and leads over our usual start loop through the old town of Innsbruck and on a fast way to the trails towards the Alpenzoo. Watch your speed at the beginning, a too fast start will be punished on the official uphill over the Wilhelm-Greil-Weg to just below the Hungerburg. Passing the peak you can shake out your legs for a short while and catch a glimpse of the lights of Innsbruck before a really cool, flowy and technical downhill awaits you on the Knappensteig. The track is fun, but it’s actually a bit tricky, so watch out anyway.

You leave the trail at Schillerweg and can now really step on the speed on the last 1.5 km to the finish.

Whether it’s your last shake-out run before the main competition on Saturday, or your first trail run (with a headlamp), the K7 is definitely a cool challenge and is the perfect way to start the IATF2023.

Tip: You can easily book the K7 Nighttrail when registering, you will find the box directly under the entry of the main distance 😉