12 Summits Speed – 12 peaks. One goal. Pure emotion.
Feel the freedom of the mountains from the very first step – right from the summit of the Schattberg Ost! The 12 Summits Speed is more than just a trail run – it's an adventure across 12 majestic peaks, a dance on the ridges of Saalbach, where heaven and earth merge.
Over 44 kilometres and almost 2,500 metres of elevation gain, you battle your way through steep climbs, flowing trails and breathtaking panoramas. Every step brings you closer to the finish line – the cheers in Saalbach, where emotions, goosebumps and pure exhaustion await you.
This is your moment. Your mountain. Your race. 12 Summits Speed.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 12 SUMMITS SPEED
Distance & Elevation Gain
- 44 kilometres
- 2,500 metres of elevation gain
- 12 summits along the route
- Schattberg Middle Summit 2089 m
- Stemmerkogel 2123 m
- Saalbachkogel 2092 m
- Hochkogel 2249 m
- Hochsaalbachkogel 2212 m
- Bärensteigkopf 2225 m
- Manlitzkogel 2247 m
- Mittagskogel 2092 m
- Staffkogel 2115 m
- Spieleckkogel 1998 m
- Reichkendlkopf 1942 m
- Hochalmspitze 1921 m
Start
- 08:15 h opposite the Schattberg X-Press valley station in Saalbach
Finish
- Schattberg X-Press valley station in Saalbach
Time Limit
- 12 hours
Services Included in the Entry Fee
- Drinks and refreshment stations (no cup distribution!)
- Starter gift
- Online live timing with GPS tracking
- Support & security
- Power drinks, gels & energy bars
- Pasta Party (tba)
- Ascent with the Schattberg X-Press
Drinks and Refreshment Stations
- KM 5 Seetörl – Electrolyte, water
- KM 12 Rabenkopf / Emergency bivouac hut – Water, Powerbar gel, salt pretzels
- KM 15 Murnauerscharte – Water, Powerbar gel, salt pretzels
- KM 23 Toralm – Water, electrolyte, salted butter bread, chocolate
- KM 29 Henlabjoch – Water
- KM 36 Rosswaldhütte – Electrolyte, water, bananas, chocolate, bars, Powerbar gel, soft biscuits, salt pretzels, Silberpfeil energy drink, cola
- KM 39 Reiteralm – Water
- KM 44 Finish refreshment station
Cut-off Times
- Cut-off 1: 11:30 a.m. Rabenkopf (Refreshment station 2 / KM 12)
- Cut-off 2: 12:30 p.m. Murnauerscharte (Refreshment station 3 / KM 15)
- Cut-off 3: 2:30 p.m. Toralm (Refreshment station 4 / KM 23)
Additional Information
- Poles (if used) must be carried from start to finish.
- Disposing of rubbish along the route is strictly forbidden.
Track Information
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EQUIPMENT & AGE CATEGORIES
Mandatory Equipment
- Mobile phone with a charged battery (save the organiser’s number: +43 676 4433228)
- Running shoes (with good grip)
- Functional running clothing
- Waterproof jacket – (optionally waterproof trousers)
- Emergency foil blanket (aluminium coated, 140×200 cm)
- 0.5 litres of liquid or a bottle (1 litre recommended)
- Emergency provisions (at least 1–2 bars or gels)
- Sturdy shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Recommended
- Insurance covering potential helicopter rescue
- Head covering
Age Categories
- No age categories
Subject to change!