Tschirgant Sky Run takes place on Sat, Jun 12, 2027 in Imst, Austria. The main route is 52 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 12, 2027
- Start
- Imst 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 52 km
- Climbing
- 3,500 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 36-week plan to Tschirgant Sky Run
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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The Tschirgant Sky Run is a mountain trail running event in Imst, Austria, featuring multiple distances including a challenging ultra run along the ridge of the Tschirgant.
What this race demands
The Tschirgant Sky Run demands sustained endurance and significant climbing capacity across a 52-kilometer mountain course with 3500 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 3500 meters of elevation over 52 kilometers requires exceptional uphill running strength and muscular endurance.
Technical durability
Navigating a mountain trail running ultra along a ridge demands lower leg resilience and stability for prolonged descents and uneven terrain.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour is recommended given the expected ultra-distance duration exceeding six hours.
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 Tschirgant Sky Run is 36 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base24 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Mar 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 21, 2027 – May 1, 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 · May 2, 2027 – May 22, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 23, 2027 – Jun 5, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 6, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tschirgant Sky Run?
Tschirgant Sky Run takes place on Sat, Jun 12, 2027 in Imst, Austria.
How long is Tschirgant Sky Run?
The main route is 52 km.
What does Tschirgant Sky Run demand?
The Tschirgant Sky Run demands sustained endurance and significant climbing capacity across a 52-kilometer mountain course with 3500 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does Tschirgant Sky Run have?
Tschirgant Sky Run has 3,500 m of climbing.
Who is Tschirgant Sky Run for?
Tschirgant Sky Run is open to all participants.
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