Race around Austria

Name: Race around Austria
Start: 2025-08-11T08:00:00+08:00
End: 2025-08-17T17:00:00+08:00
Location: St. Georgen im Attergau, Austria

August 11 @ 8:00 am - August 17 @ 5:00 pm

Race Around Austria
Event Type: Ultracycling Race
Distance: 2,160 kilometers (World Championship); 560 kilometers (Upper Austria Challenge)
Location: Austria (across 8 states)
Dates:
World Championship: August 2025 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Race Around Austria Challenge: Specific dates not provided (likely to be in summer 2025)
Award Ceremony: August 16, 2025, 22:00
Event History:
The Race Around Austria is renowned as one of the most emotional and challenging ultra cycling events in Europe, attracting riders from all over the world. The race pushes riders to their limits, with participants cycling 2,160 kilometers across Austria’s diverse terrain.
Event Background:
Race Around Austria includes several races and categories, including the World Championship, solo races, and team challenges. The event is part of the Ultracycling World Championship and has a legacy of extreme cycling that spans over 2,160 kilometers. Riders tackle difficult terrain, mountain passes, and extreme elevation gains across Austria’s national borders.
Event Schedule:
Start Times for World Championship:
Block C: Monday, 20:30
Block B: Tuesday, 09:00
Block A: Tuesday, 20:30
The race management reserves the right to assign start times.
Registration: Opens on February 15, 2025.
Award Ceremony: Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 22:00.
Registration Details:
Registration Opens: February 15, 2025
WUCA Membership: Required for World Championship rankings (included in the entry fee).
Categories:
Solo Race: Participants compete alone for 2,160 kilometers.
Team Challenge: Two riders take turns covering the course.
Unsupported Challenge: Riders complete the race with no support vehicle.
Application Period:
Registration for 2025 or 2026 automatically includes a WUCA membership and is open from February 15, 2025.
Entry Fee:
The entry fee covers WUCA membership (for World Championship categories) and participation in the race.
The Route:

World Championship:

2,160 km covering Austria’s national borders.
Participants will cross 8 states and face challenging terrain, elevation gains, and breathtaking landscapes.
This is a supported race, meaning participants will be assisted by a team and support vehicle throughout the race.

Race Around Austria Challenge (560 km):

Solo Challenge: 560 km with over 6,500 meters of elevation gain.
Team Challenge: Two cyclists alternate covering the 560 km course.
Unsupported Challenge: 560 km without a support vehicle or external help. Riders can store supplies at the official depot (km 330).
Experience:
The Race Around Austria is a physically and mentally demanding race that provides a significant challenge even for experienced ultra cyclists. Riders will encounter extreme weather, mountain climbs, and a variety of terrain, from rolling hills to technical descents. The event provides a fantastic way to explore Austria’s most beautiful, remote areas while competing in one of the toughest races in ultra cycling.
Race Mode:
Supported Mode: Riders are accompanied by a support team and vehicle, ensuring they have assistance with navigation, food, and medical needs.
WUCA World Championships Divisions:
Female:
Under 50
Over 50
Male:
Under 50
Over 50
Overall Ranking: For both men and women, there will also be an overall ranking.
Additional Information:
Fever-Tree Business Challenge: A corporate team challenge with 560 km to race nonstop.
Unsupported Challenge: A more adventurous category where cyclists are without support, relying on their resources.

Details

Start:: August 11 @ 8:00 am
End:: August 17 @ 5:00 pm
Event Category:: Races
Event Tags:: 160 km Race, 2, adventure cycling, Adventure Racing, Austria Cycling, Breathtaking Scenery Cycling, Cycling Adventure 2025, cycling challenge, Cycling event 2025, cycling for charity, Cycling In Austria, Cycling Marathon, Cycling Registration, Cycling with Support, Cycling World Championships, Elevation Challenge, endurance cycling, Extreme Cycling, Fever-Tree Business Challenge, International Cycling Race, Mountain Cycling, Race Across Austria, Race Around Austria, Race Around Austria Challenge, Rural Austria, Solo Race, Team Challenge, Team Racing, Ultra Distance, Ultracycling, Unsupported Challenge, WCCA, World Championship
Website:: https://www.racearoundaustria.at/en/

Venue

: St. Georgen im Attergau, Austria
: Sankt Georgen im Attergau (Central Bavarian: Sont Tiareng im Attogau) is a municipality in the district of Vöcklabruck in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Upper Austria 4880 Austria + Google Map
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