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25. February 2025

European Ski Marathon Championships & Ganghoferlauf  info for the upcoming weekend:

The OC decidet to shorten the racing courses.

The warm wind should finally stop tonight and we are expecting minus degrees in the following nights.

The weather forecast is promising colder days starting from tomorrow (26.2.2025).

The OC will finalize the track layout tomorrow or on Thursday 27.2.2025.

 They are already bringing snow, and covering the crucial ski coarse sections.

The OC will use different laps: 16 km, 10 km and 6 km,

and they will provide following distances: 48 km classic long, 42km skating long, 26km classic short and 22km skating short

 The courses should be still good quality.

Dear Ganghoferlauf family!

In just a couple of days, we will once again be together at Austria’s largest and oldest cross-country race – the 58th Ganghoferlauf – this time with a few changes. To shorten the wait and give you time to familiarise yourself with the important changes, we are sending you the most important informations for the race weekend.

This way you will be perfectly prepared for the 58th Ganghoferlauf Leutasch.

We look forward to seeing you and the sporting highlights together and wish you the best of luck!

 

The most important information in advance:         

  • The use of fluoride wax is prohibited and will lead to disqualification!

– This also applies to littering outside the littering zones at the refreshment stations!

 

  • Attention: New starting order for the Mini and Special Ganghoferlauf! For organisational reasons, the times had to be adjusted. More information can be found at the end of this message.

 

 

  • For quality reasons, the routes will be shortened this year and several laps will be run. The start is at the Ganghofer Ski Stadium (near the Leutasch football pitch) and the finish area will be at the Wettersteinhalle Leutasch. The start of the Mini and Special Ganghoferlauf, the Expo Area, the Opening Ceremony, the Pasta Party and the big raffle will also take place there. The race office (Saal Hohe Munde) and the shower facilities (Alpenbad Leutasch or Wettersteinhalle) are also in the immediate vicinity.

 

  • The routes lead from the Ganghofer Ski Stadium to the Muggenmoos and back to the Wettersteinhalle. Depending on the distance/race, there are 1-3 laps to complete. Please note that there will be 1-2 different laps per distance/race. These are labelled at the junctions as ‘Long Lap’ (Lange Runde) and ‘Short Lap’ (Kurze Runde). With the exception of the Fun Race, which will be run in one lap and is labelled ‘10 km Fun Race’. The respective routes are explained below and the route maps including elevation profiles are correctly linked in each case. Please memorise the routes so that you know exactly how to run come race day!

= 2x Long Lap to Muggenmoos + 1x Short Lap “Moos”

 

= 1x Long Lap to Muggenmoos + 1x Short Lap “Moos”

 

= 1x Long Lap to Muggenmoos + 2x Short Lap “Skating Center”

= 2x Short Lap “Skating Center”

 

= 1x Short Lap “Moos”

  • Mini & Special Ganghoferlauf: See tracks

 

 

  • Due to the lap race, there will be overtaking manoeuvres for the leading groups. We kindly ask everyone to be self-assessing, fair and respectful!

 

  • Livestreams: The Ganghoferlauf as well as the Mini and Special Ganghoferlauf will be broadcast live on the internet here.

 

 

 

 

EUROPEAN SKI MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

The European Ski Marathon Championships will take place this year as part of the Ganghoferlauf! The Leutasch Ski Club, Euroloppet and the Seefeld Tourism Board therefore invite you to the opening ceremony on Friday from 17:00 in the Wettersteinhalle Leutasch. Cultural performances by local clubs, the TERREX expo, food and drinks await you there. We look forward to seeing you there!

Some facts regarding the European Ski Marathon Championships

 

  • The European Championships will take place in the following categories: Classic short & long, skating short & long and skating short team (men, women & mixed). All participants in the classic short & long and skating short & long disciplines automatically take part in the European Championships. The overall top 3 of each gender will be crowned European champion or runner-up. The European Champion titles will not be awarded in the various age categories and in the mini/special Ganghoferlauf!

 

  • We ask the top 3 of the respective distances to wait briefly at the finish line after crossing the finish line and take part in the Flower Ceremony & interviews!                


Arrival and Transfer

  • Free public transport for travelling to and from the Ganghoferlauf

If you want to be fully mobile in the extensive Seefeld region, you don’t need a car: That’s why we cordially invite you to travel to the region by train and then use all public transport on the high plateau free of charge on presentation of your guest card. For all those who are not staying overnight in the region, we provide a free bus ticket within the region for travelling to and from the Ganghoferlauf. If you are interested, please let the Leutasch information office (info.leutasch@seefeld.com) know your first name, surname and e-mail address. All information about travelling and mobility can be found here: Arrival & mobility at the Ganghoferlauf

 

  • There are numerous car parks available at various locations in Leutasch. Please follow the instructions of the security services (fire brigade and security), who are stationed at several points and crossroads in Leutasch and will direct you to the nearest free car park. We ask you to get to the starting line on foot.

Green Event Tirol             

  • This year, the Ganghoferlauf is being organised as a Green Event Tirol. The most important sustainability measures include waste avoidance and separation, the use of returnable and reusable containers, the promotion of travelling by public transport and the sourcing of local products and suppliers. For example, local ingredients and producers are used for catering and more than 50% of the meals are meat-free. For example, the vegan Bolognese comes from Biohotel Leutascherhof, the vegan potato soup from Naturhotel Aufatmen, the drinks from Silberquelle Tirol, the sports nutrition from Xenofit in Bavaria and the ingredients, fruit etc. from Neurauter Frisch. In addition, we have now found an innovative solution for reusing the medals. All information about the Green Event can be found here.

 

  • We ask you to be careful when separating your rubbish and to dispose of it in the correct rubbish bins! Reusable containers (cups, bottles) must be returned to the refreshment stations or catering stands in the hall or left on site.

Good weather forecast for Leutasch

After a period of relatively warm weather, temperatures are now dropping below freezing again at night. The cross-country ski trails will therefore probably allow a good pace. The forecast as things stand at the moment:

  • Saturday is likely to be cloudy. Temperatures are expected to be between -3 and +2°C.
  • Sunday should be very sunny with the exception of a few clouds. Temperatures are expected to be between -8° and +2°C.

 

 

Race Office
(Saal Hohe Munde, Weidach 275b, 6105 Leutasch)

Start numbers and late registration options are available at the Race Office in the “Saal Hohe Munde”

  • The Race Office is open for you as follows:
    • Friday: 5pm to 7pm              all races

 

  • Saturday: 7am to 5 pm               all races
  • Sunday: from 7pm                  for skating races & Fun Race

 

  • All participants must sign the disclaimer digitally on the race number terminals when collecting their race number. It is not necessary to bring a printed copy of the disclaimer!

 

  • We ask the legal guardians of our youngest participants to print out and hand in the signed disclaimer for the MINI Ganghoferlauf if they are travelling with the ski club. If parents or guardians are on site, they can also sign it directly at the Race Office.

 

  • Missed registration? Late registration can be done up to 60 minutes before the start of the race via app (IOS or Android) as well as directly at our late registration terminals in the race office (cash payment only).

 

  • All participants will receive a voucher booklet directly at the race number distribution. This contains vouchers for the finisher gift from Adidas TERREX (to be collected in the Wettersteinhalle after the respective race), a meal and a large non-alcoholic drink as well as a 2-hour entry to the Alpenbad Leutasch, where you can take a shower, get changed or go for a relaxing swim.

 

Wettersteinhalle
=> Opening Ceremony, Pasta-Party, Live Streams, Award ceremonies and big raffle
(Wettersteinhalle, Weidach 275b, 6105 Leutasch)

As usual, the Wettersteinhalle will serve as a meeting place. Throughout the day, there will be the opportunity to follow the races live on the video wall, enjoy food and drinks and visit the stands of Adidas TERREX (click here for the TERREX programme) and the Seefeld Region Tourist Board (finisher gift & raffle prizes). The award ceremonies will also take place in the hall again.

  • Seating information: There are reserved tables in the front row for people with hearing and/or visual impairments and physical disabilities. This means that the live streams and award ceremonies can be followed from the front row.
  • Raffle: We would like to thank all our sponsors for supporting us with high-quality prizes and giveaways. There are a total of 3 raffles (Saturday: Kids and Classic / Sunday: Skating & Fun Race) with numerous high-quality prizes to be won. These will be raffled off among all start numbers competing on the respective day and handed out when you collect your finisher gifts at the TVB Seefeld stand. You can find a list of all prizes here. It’s worth a look! 😊
  • Prizes for the top 3 in all age groups: A huge thank you goes to our long-standing partner and sponsor Holmenkol! As usual, Holmenkol is providing a Liquid Wax as a prize for the top 3 of all age groups in the classic and skating competitions. Holmenkol will also provide numerous prizes for the raffle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expo-Area incl. Wax service
(in front of the Wettersteinhalle)

This year, the Expo area is located directly in front of the Wettersteinhalle. Professional waxing services from Holmenkol, Toko, HWK and MAPLUS will be available. Other exhibitors are also looking forward to your visit. Adidas TERREX offers great services and programme items throughout the weekend, from the course check with the pros on Friday from 15:00 to the Pro Shop in the hall and headband customisation.

 

The Expo-Area will be open at following times:

  • Friday: from 1pm
  • Saturday: from 7am
  • Sunday: from 7am

Tip: Bring your skis to the waxing service the day before.

Baggage drop-off & changing rooms
(Ganghofer Ski Stadium & Wettersteinhalle Leutasch)

The guarded baggage drop-off point is located at the Ganghofer Ski Stadium. During the race, we will transport your luggage to the tennis café at the Wettersteinhalle, where it will be collected. Changing rooms and showers are also located there. Alternatively, the Alpenbad Leutasch can be visited free of charge for showering, swimming and changing.

Please note: Luggage will only be returned to you personally on presentation of your race number! We ask for your understanding that we do not hand out luggage to friends, relatives or clubs!

Start times & routes:

Now nothing stands in the way of your start! Here is an overview of the start times:

  • Saturday: 9am                       Classic races                       42 km & 26 km
    from 1.30pm

Award ceremony Classic races

  • MINI & SPECIAL-GANGHOFERLAUF

1pm                                                     Students I + II / M                Mass-start 3 km
1.02pm                                               Students I + II / W               Mass-start 3 km
following, ca. 1.20 pm                         Kids II / M                             Mass-start 2 km
following, ca. 1.22 pm                         Kids II / W                             Mass-start 2 km
following, ca. 1.40 pm                        Kids I  / M                             Mass-start 1 km
following, ca. 1.42 pm                        Kids I  / W                             Mass-start 1 km
following, ca. 1.55 pm                         Zwergerl II                            Individual start 500 m
following, ca. 2.10 pm                         Zwergerl I                             Individual start 330 m
following, ca. 2.25 pm                         Specials II                            Individual start 1 km
following, ca. 2.35 pm                        Specials I                              Individual start 330m
from 3.30 pm                                     Award ceremony Mini- and Special-Ganghoferlauf

  • Sunday: 9am                                     Fun Race                              10 km
    30am                                Skating                                  24 km

10am                                    Skating                                  40 km

from 1.30 pm                       award ceremony Skating & Fun Race

 

 

 

Finish area

  • As usual, your well-earned medal awaits you in the finish area on a “stangger” (wooden scaffolding) for you to take yourself.
  • Juices, teas, fruit and muesli bars also await you at the finish station.
  • You will be informed of your result via SMS immediately after crossing the finish line. You can view it conveniently online at any time after crossing the finish line. You will also find your certificate and your participant videos
    • The results of the MINI Ganghoferlauf can be viewed here.
  • The top 3 athletes in the overall rankings will be asked to linger briefly at the finish to have a winner’s photo taken and to be available for interviews.

 

Accomodation

Are you still looking for suitable accommodation?

You can find the best offers directly in the Seefeld region on the tourism association’s homepage.

 

We wish you a successful race and look forward to sharing great sporting experiences with you!

Your team from the Leutasch Ski Club & the Seefeld Tourist Office

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