{"id":287189,"date":"2026-05-05T17:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/?p=287189"},"modified":"2026-05-05T19:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:10:37","slug":"ebbser-koasamarsch-2026-new-chapter-on-proven-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/en\/ebbser-koasamarsch-2026-new-chapter-on-proven-trails\/287189\/","title":{"rendered":"Ebbser Koasamarsch 2026 \u2013 New chapter on proven trails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ebbser Koasamarsch will take place for the 56th time on Saturday, June 13, 2026. After more than 10 years as course director, J\u00fcrgen Sevignani is handing over responsibility to fellow club member Gerhard Pfluger. The hiking and trail running event in the Kaisergebirge remains true to its concept: three trail running distances (20\/33\/55 km) and four hiking routes (4.2\/12\/20\/33 km), combined with a deliberately limited number of participants. This ensures that the nature experience in the \u201cKoasa\u201d remains something truly special in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s edition focuses not only on the extensive program, but also on a generational change within the organizing team: J\u00fcrgen Sevignani, who has shaped the course design and marking for many years, has handed over his role to Gerhard Pfluger. Both are active members of WSV Ebbs and have long been part of the Koasamarsch team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Koasamarsch: A trail runner with trekking poles moves along a winding dirt path across a grassy alpine ridge, with towering jagged gray mountain peaks rising in the background beneath a clear sky. © TVB Kufsteinerland Chris Gollhofer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sevignani sees routes as a promise<\/strong>
Sevignani\u2019s Koasamarsch story began in a very down-to-earth way: \u201cAt my first Koasamarsch, I was just looking after the smoker and the meat sizzling inside,\u201d he recalls with a smile. He became deeply involved in course management from 2014 onwards. At that time, with the increasing use of sports watches, more and more participants questioned why their recorded distances were shorter than expected. Back then, the routes had not yet been measured via GPS and were indeed shorter. Sevignani felt a responsibility to offer runners a true marathon and half marathon distance. This motivated him to precisely measure, document, and further develop the routes in collaboration with the Innsbruck-based planning office \u201cmax2.\u201d The result: an accurately measured marathon distance of 42.3 km and a half marathon of 21 km. On top of that, the Ebbser Koasamarsch introduced Tyrol\u2019s first officially approved trail running signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of disappearing trails and sawing trees \u2013 stories written by the \u201cKoasa\u201d<\/strong>
Over the years, many memorable moments have accumulated. Sevignani recalls, in particular, the first data measurement tour for the 33 km \u201cKOASA-Classic-Run.\u201d Together with two colleagues, he set off towards the Stripsenjoch. \u201cThere was still so much snow on the high trail that we couldn\u2019t even find the path. We split up, hoping at least one of us would succeed,\u201d he remembers. The attempt failed that day and required a second effort. Even in the anniversary year 2019, the routes presented unexpected challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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J\u00fcrgen Sevignani on the snow-covered trail, equipped with an ice axe and a chainsaw \u2013 essential tools for clearing a safe route<\/em>. \u00a9 TVB Kufsteinerland J\u00fcrgen Savignani<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the 50th Ebbser Koasamarsch, a special anniversary trail was created \u2013 the KOASA-Jubil\u00e4umstrail with 54 km and 3,850 meters of elevation gain. Due to a snow-rich winter, countless fallen trees blocked the route. These had to be cleared: \u201cThe saw wasn\u2019t just used for snow,\u201d Sevignani says, recalling the demanding preparations for the unique trail route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No walk in the park<\/strong>
Anyone familiar with the Koasamarsch routes knows that these are far from easy forest roads or leisurely hiking paths. Sevignani puts it clearly: \u201cIn the Kaisergebirge, it\u2019s trails and singletracks that demand concentration, surefootedness, and respect. Roots, uneven steps, and constantly changing terrain challenge participants to their limits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is exactly what defines the Ebbser Koasamarsch. The same applies to the \u201cKOASA-55-Panorama-Trail.\u201d With 55 km and around 4,000 meters of elevation gain, it offers outstanding singletrails, a stream crossing, and demanding downhills. Originally introduced for the 55th anniversary, this ultratrail will once again be part of the 2026 event due to its well-balanced design and overwhelmingly positive feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handover to Gerhard Pfluger \u2013 Sevignani remains part of the team<\/strong>
With Gerhard Pfluger, an experienced and long-time member of the Koasamarsch organization takes over the role. Sevignani will remain part of the team in a supporting capacity. Asked whether he plans to participate himself, he answers honestly: \u201cI\u2019ve treated myself to that \u2018H\u00f6llenritt\u2019 once as a break, but I finished in the back of the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, on June 13, he will be stationed at the refreshment and checkpoint at Stripsenjochhaus. For Sevignani, the Ebbser Koasamarsch has long become more than just a recurring date. He particularly emphasizes the strong and motivating collaboration within the organizing team and the friendships that have grown from it \u2013 friendships that would withstand any \u201cH\u00f6llenritt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Right in the thick of it and always there \u2013 J\u00fcrgen Sevignani (centre) with Benni Bublak (right) and trail runner Roman Pilny (left) at the Community Trail Run event in Kufstein. \u00a9 TVB Kufsteinerland<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Running together \u2013 Community Trailrun connects<\/strong>
The Community Trailrun, initiated in advance, has become a fixed date in the regional running calendar. Once again, on April 23, 2026, the Kufsteinerland Tourism Association, together with the Koasamarsch organizers, Alles Laufbar, and Thenex Runclub, invited participants to an evening community run. J\u00fcrgen Sevignani also took part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a joint warm-up session, around 80 trail running enthusiasts set off together. The evening concluded with a live podcast featuring elite trail runner Sonja Kinna and Benni Bublak from Alles Laufbar. \u201cThe Community Trailrun is a fantastic event and a real enrichment for the Ebbser Koasamarsch,\u201d Sevignani says enthusiastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factbox Ebbser Koasamarsch 2026:<\/strong>
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Organizer: WSV Ebbs (Alpine section)
Trail running: 20 km \/ 33 km \/ 55 km
Hiking: 4.2 km \/ 12 km \/ 20 km \/ 33 km
Limited starting places: max. 1,200 \u2013 including 155 for the anniversary route \u201cKOASA-55-Panorama-Trail\u201d
More information & registration: www.koasamarsch.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enquiries for media representatives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

O&K Kommunikation GmbH
Margret Winkler
Mail: presse@ok-k.at
Tel: +43 664 1489739<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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