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6H challenge

Race on August 16th 2026

6H challenge Info

Distance & Vertical Metres
  • Collect as many vertical meters as you possible on the Vertical Extreme course in 6 hours.
    2000 HM, 3000 HM, 4000 HM, .....
Start
  • 09:00 h at the Schattberg X-press valley station in Saalbach
Finish
  • Mountain station of the Schattberg X-press (Schattberg East Summit)
Time limit
  • 6 hours
  • Last start authorisation in the valley at 14:00 h!

Ranking

  • The net running times from the start to the finish, altitude metres before time, are counted
    (Example: 4000 metres in 5:30 hours is counted before 3000 metres in 3:30 hours)
Services included in the Entry fee
  • Food and Refreshment stations (no cup distribution!)
  • Starter gift
  • Care & Security
  • Powerdrinks, Gels & Power bars
  • Pasta Party at the Skyrest at the Schattberg East Summit
  • Descent with the Schattberg X-Press gondola (with bib number)

Food and Refreshment stations

  • KM 1,6 Schattberg Middle station - Electrolyte, water
  • KM 3,3 Schattberg Mountain Station/Finish Area - Electrolyte, water, bananas, chocolate, bars, soft cookies, pretzels, Protein Shakes, Silberpfeil Energy Drinks

Additional info

  • Walking poles (if in use) must be carried during the whole race
  • Littering alongside the track is strictly forbidden
  • Descent with the Schattberg X-Pres
  • Timing only in the uphill parts
  • Break between leaving the gondola and starting the next uphill at your own discretion

Track information

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Registration

For all distances of the Saalbacher Trail & Skyrace

Equipment & Age classes

Obligate equipment
  • Good shoes
  • Weatherproof clothing
Recommended
  • Insurance which covers helicopter rescue
  • Headwear
Age classes
  • No age classes

Subject to be changed!