{"id":271526,"date":"2025-09-12T09:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T07:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/?p=271526"},"modified":"2025-09-18T10:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:07:22","slug":"pillerseetal-kat100-by-utmb-registration-for-austrias-longest-trail-run-opens-on-september-23rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/en\/pillerseetal-kat100-by-utmb-registration-for-austrias-longest-trail-run-opens-on-september-23rd\/271526\/","title":{"rendered":"Pillerseetal: KAT100 by UTMB\u00ae Registration Opens September 23 for Austria\u2019s Longest Trail Run"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"intro\">The KAT100 by UTMB\u00ae, Austria\u2019s longest and arguably most extreme trail run, will return to the Pillerseetal from August 6 to 8, 2026. Following a record-breaking edition in 2025 with more than 1,500 athletes from 57 nations, the race for starting places is on once again. Acting fast pays off: early registration saves both money and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-kat100byutmb-day1-andifrank-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-kat100byutmb-day1-andifrank-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-kat100byutmb-day1-andifrank-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-kat100byutmb-day1-andifrank-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-kat100byutmb-day1-andifrank-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-kat100byutmb-day1-andifrank-13.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magical moments like this await you at the KAT100 by UTMB\u00ae \u2013 secure your spot now and be part of it! &copy; Andi Frank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Austria\u2019s toughest trail event returns to the Pillerseetal from August 6 to 8, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The KAT100 by UTMB\u00ae, Austria\u2019s longest and arguably most extreme trail run, is back. Following a record-breaking 2025 edition with more than 1,500 athletes from 57 nations, demand is higher than ever \u2013 and the race for entries starts again this September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Challenge for All Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the iconic 100-mile distance, the 2026 program will once again include the Endurance, Marathon, and Speed races, as well as shorter routes for beginners. The KAT100 is designed for both world-class trail runners and ambitious amateurs seeking an unforgettable mountain adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cA True Trail Running Festival\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year was simply incredible \u2013 the number of participants, the atmosphere, and the international spirit turned the KAT100 into a true trail running festival. For 2026, we look forward to welcoming this unique community back to our region,\u201d says Christof Willms, Managing Director of the Pillerseetal Tourist Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration in Two Phases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration opens on <strong>September 23<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phase 1<\/strong>: Runners with a valid UTMB Index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 2<\/strong>: Two days later, open to all athletes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With spots selling out quickly every year, early registration is strongly recommended \u2013 and it comes with cost savings. The official KAT100 newsletter provides updates on entry availability, registration details, and event news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/kat.utmb.world\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/kat.utmb.world\/de\/registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Part of the UTMB\u00ae World Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of Europe\u2019s premier trail running events, the KAT100 is part of the prestigious <strong>UTMB\u00ae World Series<\/strong>. In Austria, it stands alongside the Mozart 100 by UTMB\u00ae as one of only two races in the series. Globally, the UTMB\u00ae World Series includes more than 50 events, all leading up to the legendary <strong>UTMB\u00ae Mont-Blanc<\/strong> in France \u2013 the pinnacle of trail running, reserved for the season\u2019s very best athletes. More info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utmb.world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.utmb.world<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Race \u2013 Find Your Basecamp in the Pillerseetal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover accommodation options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com\/en\/pital\/accommodation\/booking.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a> and kick-start your KAT100 adventure in the heart of the Austrian Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The KAT100 by UTMB\u00ae, Austria\u2019s longest and arguably most extreme trail run, will return to the Pillerseetal from August \u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":270522,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"region":[204],"coauthors":[309],"class_list":["post-271526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","region-kitzbueheler-alpen"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>KAT100 by UTMB\u00ae: Austria\u2019s Longest Trail Run \u2013 Sign Up Opens Sept 23<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"KAT100 by UTMB\u00ae \u2013 Austria\u2019s extreme trail run in Pillerseetal, Aug 6\u20138, 2026. 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