What is Trail running? It is a race on different types of terrain, from flat to mountainous terrain, where all of our senses are involved in running and are able to perceive the surrounding nature.

The INFINITE TRAILS World Championship offers three running courses in three different categories of women, men, mixed. A team challenge for 3 team members means completing 1 cross-country course each, which is run through the Gastein valley. The breathtaking alpine scenery varies in distance and route profile. The options are as follows: 25km / 1900m - 57km / 3400m - 40km / 2100m

In addition to the World Cup teams, anyone who feels fit can take part. The 19 kilometre Hill Climb on 2,246 metre high mountains will be topped off with panoramic views of the Alpine peaks. The Gastein roller coasters ensure that all runners descend safely into the valley after sunset.

The run starts at sunrise on Sunday at 4:00 am. Within one hour, the first 333 runners in the Jagdrennmodus will be sent out on the course. The time intervals are a result of team placement. At sunrise, the first runners will reach the top of the Gamskarkogel ridge. Already at 06:45 the first runners are expected to return to Bad Hofgastein where their teammates are waiting. The second lap takes the runners past the famous waterfall in Bad Gastein, the picturesque Reedsee Graukogel and the Mies Bichl to the highest point, the Zittrauertisch at 2,463 metres. At 12:15 pm the third lap will take place. This leads from the valley to the Dorfgastein. After 120 kilometres and 7,100 metres of altitude, the first team of world champions will return around 3:30 pm. Those who arrive at their destination can reward themselves with a sauna, a swim in the thermal baths, a massage and pasta. The sports garden in the Alpentherme invites you to relax

The event takes place every year at 17:00 with the opening prologue, when the teams start the course together, receive their starting positions and then stand together at the start line to battle for the Trail Running World Championship. The date for the next edition can be found at https://www.gastein.com/cz/udalosti/.