Austria · Tyrol (Pitztal)
Distance
103 km
Date
Entry fee
€230
€ / km
€2.23
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail 103km: Austria's GTWS Glacier Ultra — Mandatory Spikes, 3,070 m, Night Start
Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail (P105) 103 km is a high-alpine ultra starting at 23:00 on July 31, 2026, from Mandarfen in the Pitztal, Tyrol, Austria. The course covers 103 km with 6,000 m of gain (58 m/km) across four loops through Mandarfen, peaking at 3,070 m with a mandatory glacier crossing requiring spikes (min. 0.7 cm). Distance-weighted average gradients are 24.0% uphill and 23.6% downhill — among the steepest sustained profiles in the DTR database.
The opening climb of 1,388 m begins at km 0.09, in darkness. Entry costs €230 (€2.23/km); earlier 2026 tiers are sold out — Contingent 3 (550 slots) available at time2win.at. The race has sold out every year since 2018. Part of the Golden Trail World Series; 5 ITRA points, Mountain Level 8. The 2025 edition was shortened to 20 km by extreme alpine weather. Suits only highly experienced high-alpine runners confident on glacier terrain and technical rock in darkness.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
6,000m
D+/KM
58.3m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
24.0%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-23.6%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 4.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 5.0 km | |
| 10–15% | 3.5 km | |
| 15–20% | 2.2 km | |
| 20%+ | 9.5 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 23.9% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 51.8% | Flat |
| 24.3% | Downhill |
Terrain
Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail – 103 km 103km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 6.2 km · 1,388 m gain starts km 0 · avg 22.5% · max 146.7% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 6.5 km · 1,342 m gain starts km 48 · avg 20.6% · max 172.0% |
| 3 | 17.9 km · 951 m gain starts km 73 · avg 5.3% · max 72.7% |
Top descents
| 1 | 6.8 km · 1,083 m drop starts km 11 · avg -15.9% · max -160.0% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.7 km · 654 m drop starts km 56 · avg -17.7% · max -86.7% |
| 3 | 7.7 km · 638 m drop starts km 95 · avg -8.0% · max -62.4% |
How Extreme Is the Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail P105?
How Extreme Is the Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail P105?▼
Exceptionally hard. The course covers 103km with 6,000m gain (~58m/km), peaks at 3,070m with a glacier crossing requiring mandatory spikes, and has over 9.5km at 20%+ gradient. Distance-weighted average gradients are 24.0% uphill and 23.63% downhill — among the steepest profiles in the DTR database. The opening climb of 1,388m begins at km 0.09, in darkness. The 2025 edition was shortened to 20km due to extreme weather.
Golden Trail Series, Glacier Spikes, and Sell-Out: The Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail P105
What makes the Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail unique among European 100km races?
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Three things: it is part of the Golden Trail World Series (one of the few 100kms with GTWS status); it requires mandatory glacier spikes (min. 0.7cm) — rare for any ultra; and it has sold out every year since 2018. The race starts at 23:00, meaning the glacier crossing and first major climb happen in complete darkness.
Golden Trail Series Sell-Out: Registration Reality for the Pitz P105 103km
Is the Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail 2026 sold out?
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Earlier registration tiers are sold out. A third contingent (550 slots) was available as of the research date; on-site registration (+€15) may also be possible. The race has sold out every year since 2018 — check time2win.at or pitztal.com for current availability immediately.
Getting to the Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail: Innsbruck, the Pitztal, and Why Accommodation Books Out
Which airport should I use for the Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail?
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Innsbruck (INN) is the best option at approximately 82 minutes from Mandarfen by road — not classified as FAR. Munich (MUC) is approximately 3–4.5 hours and is classified as FAR. Public transport via bus from Imst or Pitztal Bahnhof is possible but slower. Accommodation in the upper Pitztal is limited — book well in advance for a late July race weekend.
July 31, 2026: The Pitz Alpine P105 Night Start from Mandarfen
When does the 2026 Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail take place?
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The P105 (103km) starts at 23:00 on Friday, July 31, 2026, from Mandarfen in the Pitztal, Tyrol, Austria. Race day continues through Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail – 103 km 103km GPX
Getting to Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail – 103 km
Nearest airport
Innsbruck (INN) / Munich (MUC)
Notes
Start: ~1–1.75 hrs (INN) or FAR - ~3–4.5 hrs (MUC) to Pitztal (Mandarfen/St. Leonhard) / Public transport: bus from Imst/Pitztal Bahnhof; slower / Accommodation: limited in upper Pitztal; book early
