Answers to the key questions around registration, course, safety and travel.
The premiere is on 19 June 2027, starting at 06:00 in Windischgarsten.
Registration is online via the official website. Official registration starts on Sunday, 10 January 2027 at 10:00. Until then, you can join the interest list and secure benefits for early registrants.
The entry fee is 95 euros for the Ultra distance and 75 euros for the Challenge distance. Early registrants on the interest list receive a discount.
Yes. For the 2027 premiere, the number of participants is capped at a maximum of 1,000 starters.
In general, people aged 18 and above. Young people from 14 may participate with the consent of a legal guardian.
There are two distances: Ultra of around 52 km with 2,100 m of climb and Challenge of around 24 km with 1,000 m. Both come as Marsch (long-distance hike) and Trail (trail running).
Start and finish of the Ultra are at the Stift Spital am Pyhrn. The Challenge ends at the Hengstpass, from where an organised shuttle returns to Spital am Pyhrn.
Yes. For the Ultra distance, cut-offs apply at Hengstpass (12:00), Singerskogel (17:00) and Hofalm (22:00). Anyone failing to reach these time limits is removed from the official ranking for safety reasons.
The course is clearly marked with temporary and permanent signposts. In addition, a GPX file is available for download.
Yes. The course will be permanently signposted and can be used as a hiking route outside the event.
Yes. The Ultra distance has several aid stations along the route — including Marktplatz Windischgarsten (km 9), Wurbauerkogel (km 11), Hanslalm (km 21), Hengstpass (km 24), Singerskogl (km 35), Gowilalm (km 38), Hofalm (km 42) and Rohrauerhaus (km 44). The Challenge covers the first four of these.
Offered are drinks, snacks and energy bars; some stations also serve warm and cold food. Run by regional clubs, mountain huts and volunteer helpers.
Yes. Medical staff are available along the course for minor issues such as blisters, abrasions and similar small injuries.
For more serious problems, the emergency call is made and the rescue chain activated. If possible, participants should place the emergency call themselves.
Despite organisational safety measures, all participants are responsible for their own safety. Realistic assessment of your own performance and responsible behaviour in the terrain are prerequisites.
Windischgarsten is easily reached via the Pyhrn motorway A9 (exit Rossleithen / Windischgarsten) and via the Pyhrn railway line.
Yes. Several partner hotels and event accommodations offer special packages for participants, from guaranteed starting place quotas to early breakfast and recovery packages for after the event.
Yes. Poles are explicitly allowed. Participants may decide for themselves whether to use them for support.
In principle participation with a dog is possible. The course is very demanding with 50 kilometres and many vertical metres. Special food for four-legged friends is not provided, so we advise against participating with a dog.
It goes without saying: dog waste must also be removed in forest and alpine terrain.
Yes, a transfer is possible but must be arranged in advance with the organising team. Please email info@kalkalpenmarsch.at.
Yes. Once the participant limit has been reached, a waiting list is set up. Released starting places are reassigned in order.
Bib pickup takes place the day before the event and on the day of the event before the start in the start/finish area in Windischgarsten. Exact times will be announced in good time. For participants staying in partner hotels, bibs are deposited there.
Yes. A luggage drop is set up in the start and finish area where personal belongings can be deposited safely.
No. Pacing vehicles are not allowed, as most of the course runs over hiking and forest paths. Spectators can still reach and cheer on participants at selected spots.
Yes. Showers and changing facilities are set up in the start and finish area in Windischgarsten.
After the event, results, course photos and impressions are published on the website.
The official registration starts on Sunday, 10 January 2027 at 10:00. Sign up to the interest list now and secure your chance for a guaranteed starting spot plus attractive benefits for early registrants.
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