Walser Trail Challenge 2026

Walser Trail Challenge 2026

Organized by trail runners for trail runners!

Walser Trail Challenge 2026

Challenging. Alpine. Pure trail running. A race weekend full of challenges awaits trail runners on the most beautiful mountain paths in the Kleinwalsertal in 2026 as well. Organized by trail runners for trail runners! The Walser Trail Challenge 2026 will take place from July 25 to 26, 2026, and in its 10th edition, it has everything that a mountain runner's heart desires: Pure alpine trails, tough climbs, flowing downhills, and breathtaking summit experiences.

The Competition
All competitions can be completed individually or in pairs:

• Walser Ultra: 63 kilometers | 3,900 meters elevation gain | A day full of emotions on a spectacular course
• Widderstein Trail: 15 kilometers | 980 meters elevation gain | The “short distance” that packs a punch
• Walser Trail: 29 kilometers | 1,700 meters elevation gain | The little brother of the Walser Ultra with its own character
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• Walser Trail Challenge Pro = Widderstein Trail + Walser Ultra
• Walser Trail Challenge Classic = Widderstein Trail + Walser Trail

Friday, July 24:
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bib number and helper package distribution - Hirschegg, Walserhaus (Kubus, foyer below and wardrobe)

Saturday, July 25:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Bib number and helper package distribution - Baad
9:45 a.m. Competition briefing Widderstein Trail - Baad
10:00 a.m. Start Widderstein Trail - Baad
from around 11:10 a.m. Finish of the Widderstein Trail - Baad
1:00 p.m. Award ceremony - Baad
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bib number and helper package distribution - Hirschegg, Walserhaus (Kubus, foyer below and wardrobe)
7:30 p.m. Race briefing Walser Ultra/Walser Trail - Hirschegg, Walserhaus (Theodulsaal)

Sunday, July 26:
5:00 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. Bib number distribution - Hirschegg (Walserhaus foyer below, wardrobe below)
5:00 a.m. Start of backpack check Walser Ultra - Hirschegg, start/finish area
5:45 a.m. Competition briefing Walser Ultra - Hirschegg, start/finish area
6:00 a.m. Start Walser Ultra - Hirschegg, start/finish area
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Bib number and helper package distribution - Walserhaus
(foyer below and wardrobe)
ATTENTION: No bib number distribution in Baad
10:00 a.m. Start of backpack check Walser Trail - Baad
10:45 a.m. Competition briefing Walser Trail - Baad
11:00 a.m. Start Walser Trail - Baad
11:30 a.m. Registration Burmi Run Walserhaus Hirschegg
1:00 p.m. Start Burmi Kids Run Hirschegg, start/finish area
from around 1:45 p.m. 1st runner Walser Ultra and Walser Trail - Hirschegg, start/finish area
5:00 p.m. Award ceremony - Hirschegg, start/finish area (in case of bad weather in Theodulsaal)
10:00 p.m. Finish time - Hirschegg, start/finish area

Organizer: Tri Team Kleinwalsertal - Erich Pühringer, Tel. +43 664 3448955;