Erzberg Trailrun takes place on Sat, Jul 17, 2027 in Eisenerz, Austria. The main route is 12 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jul 17, 2027
- Start
- Eisenerz 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 12 km
- Climbing
- 765 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 41-week plan to Erzberg Trailrun
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Austria's biggest mountain running event taking participants to the summit of the Styrian Pyramid at Erzberg.
What this race demands
The Erzberg Trailrun demands sustained climbing capacity and steep descent control over a short but highly vertical 12-kilometer mountain course.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 765 meters of elevation gain over just 12 kilometers requires continuous uphill effort and high muscular endurance.
Technical descent
Reaching the summit of the Styrian Pyramid and returning down the mountain demands careful footing and eccentric leg strength.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Erzberg Trailrun is 41 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base29 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Apr 24, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 25, 2027 – Jun 5, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jun 6, 2027 – Jun 26, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 27, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 11, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Erzberg Trailrun?
Erzberg Trailrun takes place on Sat, Jul 17, 2027 in Eisenerz, Austria.
How long is Erzberg Trailrun?
The main route is 12 km.
What does Erzberg Trailrun demand?
The Erzberg Trailrun demands sustained climbing capacity and steep descent control over a short but highly vertical 12-kilometer mountain course.
How much climbing does Erzberg Trailrun have?
Erzberg Trailrun has 765 m of climbing.
Who is Erzberg Trailrun for?
Erzberg Trailrun is open to all participants.
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