MOUNTOPOLIS VERTICAL celebrates its premiere at the 6. Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal
Last updated on 31.07.2024
It’s almost that time of year again. The 6th Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal is just around the corner. With a predicted record number of participants of over 1,200 athletes, runners from all over Europe will be testing their endurance and physical limits along challenging trails on 6th/7th September. Exciting new features provide additional highlights for athletes and spectators alike.
There’s no doubt that the 6th edition of Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal will live up to its hallowed reputation of, “no mercy for the muscles”. Following trails and winding serpentines that hikers usually surmount at a leisurely pace, an entirely different tempo will preside over the weekend of 6th/7th September. Exceptional performances and spectacular scenes are guaranteed.
«MOUNTOPOLIS VERTICAL» Premiere
«MOUNTOPOLIS VERTICAL» is a brand-new addition to the Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal portfolio and an absolute must for all mountain running enthusiasts! The route encompasses some 8.5 km and 1,250 metres in elevation difference, taking its contenders from the centre of Mayrhofen to the top terminal of the Penkenbahn cable car. At the finish line, runners can look forward to a great atmosphere in the new «Ultraks Fan Zone powered by Mountopolis» with DJ sounds, a presenter and well-deserved refreshments for the finishers.
The popular «SPAREFROH-MINI-ULTRAKS» will be held again on Friday this year for younger participants, where children have the opportunity to let off steam on an exciting route in the town centre and demonstrate their sporting prowess.
This is immediately followed at 18.00 hrs by the spectacularly gruelling «Z101» overnight race from Friday to Saturday. Encompassing a distance of 107 km and 8,500 metres in elevation difference, this will push even the most experienced trail runners to their limits and perhaps beyond.
Unlike other Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal routes, «TUX070» does not start in Mayrhofen, but at the Zillertaler Gletscherbahn car park in Hintertux. A headlamp is required to master the first few kilometres uphill to the Frauenwand, after which participants are rewarded with fabulous views and a unique sunrise.
On Saturday «MUZ30» once again forms the finale of the «Golden Trail National Series powered by Salomon», taking its contenders along a 30 km route with 2,000 metres in elevation difference. Numerous elite athletes from Germany and Switzerland will join the start line once again this year, ensuring a fast and exciting race.
Unrivalled running experiences are also offered in alternative disciplines, such as the «RK50», with a distance of 50 km and 3,200 metres in elevation difference, the «MUZ14»with a distance of 14.5 km and 900 metres in elevation difference, as well as the «SPRINT» discipline, with a length of 7 km and 350 metres in elevation difference.
Unique atmosphere in the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region
For the first time, the new start and finish area will be located in the centre of Mayrhofen and set up along the High Street near Mayrhofen’s “Marktgemeinde” Town Hall. The event area will also feature a new location at Josef-Riedl-Platz. Both new venues will create a unique atmosphere for people to experience the trail running event up close and cheer the participants on.
