Trail running in South Tyrol

Running over rough ground on steep trails… trail running is becoming more and more popular in South Tyrol, not only among professional athletes.

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Passeiertal Valley is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and hikers.
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Some athletic mountaineers do not “only” want to reach the summit – they prefer going rapidly and climbing as many meters as possible in the shortest time possible. The many mountain runs that have become competitions in South Tyrol are most of the time open for everyone, as long as they are fit and healthy.

You should in all cases be well-trained, as the cardiovascular system, bones and joints will have to be stronger than during running or classic mountain hiking. Of course, sure-footedness, a good shape and endurance are necessary in alpine heights too.

Trail running - Mountain runs in South Tyrol

Alpenplus Ötzi Trailrun: in April, from Naturns to the Sonnenberg, 2 distances: 15/30 km and 1,150/2,100 m of difference in altitude
Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon: in June, from Monte Pana around the Langkofel Group, 21 km and 900 m of difference in altitude
Stilfserjoch Marathon: in July, from Prad am Stilfserjoch to the mountain pass, 21 km and 2,100 m of difference in altitude
Ultental Valley Farm Run: in July, in Ulten, between 8 and 8 km depending on category
Rosengarten Schlern Sky Marathon: in July, from Tiers/St. Zyprian around the Rosengarten massif, 2 distances: 36/45 km and 2,000/3,000 m of difference in altitude
Vertical Carezza: in August, from the Frommeralm to the Tschager Joch, 3.8 km and 900 m of difference in altitude
Südtirol Ultra Skyrace: in August, in the Sarntal Alps, between 28 and 119 km, 1,800 to 7,850 m of difference in altitude depending on category
Three Peaks Alpine Run: in September, from Sexten to the famous Three Peaks, 17 km and 1,333 m of difference in altitude
Dynafit Transalpine Run: in September, 8-day stage race across the Alps, route and difference in altitude vary from year to year
Ahrntal Sunnsat Run: in October, along the Ahrntal sun trails, 22 km and 1,000 m of difference in altitude
Mountain Run St. Martin im Kofel: in autumn, from Latsch to St. Martin im Kofel, 6.2 km and 1,100 m of difference in altitude

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**Running Park Seiser Alm**
The Seiser Alm with signposted trails is a paradise for runners and Nordic walkers. Every year, the Seiser Alm Half Marathon takes place here too.
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Running Park Seiser Alm

Running, where the world’s elite trains – The Running Park Seiser Alm offers more than 240 km of excellently signposted trails and a running season that goes from April to November. Running and hiking on an altitude from 1,800 and 2,300 meters above sea level has significant, positive effects on the body. The trails for runners, trail runners and Nordic walkers with different lengths and degrees of difficulty are located on the Seiser Alm pasture; the others around the villages of Kastelruth, Seis and Völs am Schlern.

Every year, the well-known half-marathon takes place on the trails of the Running Park Seiser Alm, attracting hundreds of runners from all parts of the world. On request, you are also offered professional running guides o Nordic walking guides.