Brixen Dolomiten Marathon
About Brixen Dolomiten Marathon
***This event has been CANCELLED due to the COVID-19 pandemic***
The mountain marathon takes you from the cathedral square in the centre of Brixen (560m) to the Plose, the local mountain of Brixen at 2.450m. The route goes from forest and meadow trails, in sections on asphalt roads, to St. Andrä (1.062m). At the valley station of the cable car Plose takes place the first change of the relay 4×4. Now it goes on hiking and forest trails to Afers (1.504m), here is the second change area of the relay 4×4 and the unique one of the relay 2×2. Accompanied by a exclusive scenery of the Peitler mountain and the Dolomites in the background, the route takes you in sections on asphalt roads and forest trails via Rossalm to Kreuztal (2.050 m), the 3rd change area for the relay runners 4×4. On the hiking trail to the Ochsenalm you can enjoy the wonderful view down the valley before the last 3,2 km and 400 m of altitude gain await you.
The spectacular mountain scenery, a 360° panoramic view at the finish make you forget all your efforts of the marathon. A double challenge: the 2.450 meters of altitude between Brixen and the Plose – simply “running to the limits”.
Finish: Plose (2.450 m)
Length: 42,195 km
Height difference: 2.450 m
Time limit: 8 hours
IMPORTANT: All foreign runners participating in Brixen Dolomites Marathon need to have a medical certificate filled in, and send it to -> [email protected] prior to the event and before the 30.06.2019 in order to run this race. The medical certificate template will be provided during the registration process.
Distances
Marathon
- 42.195km
4x4 Relay
- 10km
2x2 Relay
- 21.098km
Practicalities
Accommodation
Tourist office Brixen, Tel. +39 0472 27 52 52, [email protected] Packages for participants of Brixen Dolomites Marathon >> www.brixenmarathon.com
After Race Services
Massage, Showers
Age Limit
from 18 to 80 years
Aid Stations
20
Award Medals
For both single finishers and relay finishers
Maximum Time
8:00 hours
Parking
Brixen
Provided Photo Service
Sportograf
Qualifications
not required
Race Kit Includes
Finisher Shirt + Welcome Bag
Refreshments
Sponser and local Products
Timing
Datasport
Brixen Dolomiten Marathon Route Map
Start:
Cathedral Square, Brixen
Cathedral of Brixen, Brixen, Bolzano, Italy
Finish:
Plose
Rifugio Plose, Brixen, Bolzano, Italy
Difficulty
extreme
Highlights
From the historic center of Brixen to the Plose ( 2448 ) with fantastic view over the Dolomites through winding streets and alpine paths to the finish. Maximum power and pleasure, the panorama makes the effort almost forgotten. The Brixen Dolomites Marathon provides a total of 2,340 meters above sea level and is a unique challenge for all runners . Native elite runners visit with you the links of the marathon, provide valuable advice and insider tips .
Overview
The route goes from forest and meadow trails, in sections on asphalt roads, to St. Andrä (1062m). At the valley station of the cable car Plose the first change takes place (relay). Now it goes on to hiking and forest trails to Afers (1504m) to the second relay change. Accompanied by a unique scenery of the Peitler mountain and the Dolomites in the background.On the hiking trail to the Ochsenalm enjoy the wonderful view down the valley before the last 3.2 km and 400 m of altitude,2340 meters of altitude between Brixen and the Plose! The spectacular mountain scenery, a 360° panoramic view at the finish.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
