For the 13th time, the Saalfelden Ski Marathon will send its participants on an energy-sapping journey amidst a unique backdrop on 16 February. In addition to the 42 and 21 kilometre highlights, the race weekend also features the Mini Skimarathon and, new this year, the Skimarathon Light.
As part of the 8th Austria Loppet races, the biggest fun run in the Pinzgau region will take place on 16 February - the Saalfelden Ski Marathon. On that Sunday, participants will take on the supreme discipline over 42 kilometres or the half marathon distance over 21 kilometres using the skating technique over the gentle hills of the Saalfelden landscape. Surrounded by the imposing massif of the Steinernes Meer, numerous international participants, including some top runners, will once again be at the starting line this year to compete for top places.
At the same time as the 42 and 21 kilometre distances, the starting signal for the Ski Marathon Light will also be given for the first time this year at 9.30 am in the Ramseiden district. The race for everyone also brings less experienced skiers to the Saalfelden cross-country trail and leads over 10.5 kilometres to the finish using the skating technique.
The day before, the next generation will be at the start as usual. At 1.30 pm and 2 pm, children and schoolchildren will skate two, four or six kilometres to the finish in the mini ski marathon. Every year, very special cross-country skiing moments can be experienced.
The first edition of the Charity Business Run, also planned for 15 February, will have to wait for its premiere. In order to preserve the trails for the main competition on Sunday, the Charity Business Run has been cancelled. Nevertheless, a donation will be made to the Hospice Initiative Saalfelden.
Start of the mini ski marathon:
Saturday, 15 February,
- 13.30 Children
- 14.00 hrs pupils
Start ski marathon (42 & 21 kilometres):
Sunday, 16 February, 9.30 am
Start Ski Marathon LIGHT:
Sunday, 16 February, 9.30 am
