Designed to maximize length and toughness, the 4th KAT100 by UTMB® is an ultra-marathon of 100 miles in length in the Kitzbühel Alps of Tirol. The endurance run race includes a nasty 9,820-meter climb.
Now in its fourth year, this ultra-marathon is 100ish miles (roughly 170K) with 9,820 meters of elevation change. Taking place on August 03, 2023, in Fieberbrunn, Pillerseetal Valley, KAT100 by UTMB® is the longest trail running race in Austria. The hardy participants who finish the 100 Miles deserve mad respect as it is a tough race! KAT100 is an approved ITRA race with 4 qualifying points for the renowned “Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc” (UTMB). The course is not only meant to be hard. It is also meant to be beautiful. The Kitzbühel Alps have some fantastic views and the racecourse past Wildseeloder, Hochfilzen, Waidring, St. Johann, Kitzbühel Horn, Streif and Jochberg gives a unique perspective from surrounding Wilder Kaiser and Hohe Tauern mountain ranges that few get to experience. The race revolves around the theme of “Next Step to Heaven”.
The racecourse was designed by trail run expert Thomas Bosnjak. In addition to the “100 Miles” eight other races are offered for those looking for a lesser challenge in the 2023 edition of the event: The “Ekiden Trail” two-person relay race that starts and finishes on the same path; the “Marathon Trail” (48.2K, 3,220 vertical meters); the “Speed Trail” (24.2K, 1,640 vertical meters); the “Endurance Trail” (92K, 5,110 vertical meters) as well as the “Easy Trail” (8K, 243 vertical meters). Moreover, there’s the “Kids Trail” with three courses (between 500 and 1,500 meters in length). All races begin and end at the village center of Fieberbrunn.
Now in its fourth year, this ultra-marathon is 100ish miles (roughly 170K) with 9,820 meters of elevation change. Taking place on August 03, 2023, in…