Top trail runners and mountain runners will meet in the Zell am See-Kaprun region from 23 to 26 July 2026. To do what? Running, of course. And that around Austria's highest mountain. Into the fascinating world of the Hohe Tauern National Park, covering 110 km and over 6,500 altitude metres, past 14 glaciers, through 3 federal states and past 300 three-thousand-metre-high peaks. With a choice of up to 5 different competitions, the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail will once again be among the top trail running events in the Alps in 2026.

Adventurers climbing in a rocky mountain landscape with a cloudy sky. | © Markus Fruehmann | lefti.at
People hiking in a mountainous landscape along a lake under a cloudy sky. | © the.adventure.bakery
Finish line of the GGUT race with two runners crossing it, surrounded by spectators and supporters. | © Markus Fruehmann | lefti.at

Five trail running competitions

In addition to the complete circumnavigation of Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner, during the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail GGUT there are four other competitions to choose from. The Grossglockner Trail GGT from Kals am Grossglockner covers 57 km and 3,500 altitude metres along the Grossglockner through the beautiful Dorfertal valley to the Kaprun glacier world. On the Weißsee Glacier World Trail GWT, participants cover 37 km and 1,500 altitude metres and ‘run’ along beautiful trails in the Weißsee Glacier World. On the Osttirol Trail OTT, participants run 84 km, covering 5,000 altitude metres, and enjoy the most beautiful parts of the Glockner Group. And the Kaprun Scenic Trail KST, with 16 km and 1,000 altitude metres, offers an introduction to alpine trail running. There are also two competitions for children: the Mini GGUT - powered by Osttirol in Kals and the Kids Trail Kaprun.

Whichever you choose, one thing is certain: all routes lead through the amazing landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park. You will mainly be running at over 2,000 metres above sea level with high passes over 2,500 metres. Technical proficiency and experience as a runner in high mountains are required.

New from 2026

Organiser Zell am See-Kaprun & co-organiser SALTY Trailrunning

From 2026, the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail will be jointly organised by Zell am See-Kaprun and co-organiser SALTY Trailrunning. With this partnership, we are setting new standards for one of the most exciting trail running events in the Alps.

Zell am See-Kaprun contributes with many years of experience in event organisation, while SALTY Trailrunning sets new standards with fresh ideas and innovative approaches. Together, we want to make the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail an even more intense and impressive experience for all participants – with focus on the key aspects of safety and quality.

GGUT facts

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Registration
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Distances
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Information for athletes
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Rules
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