slay it! IP: 142.177.221.216 Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:29:28 AM by kim
It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”
Edmund Hillary quotes (New Zealander mountain climber and Antarctic Explorer Famous for being first to succesfully climb Mount Everest b.1919)
GORE-TEX® TRANSALPINE-RUN 2012
Eight stages, countless summits and peaks and an amazing itinerary off the beaten paths on rocky tracks constitute one of the last true sporting challenge. Experience the adventure of crossing the Alps together with your teammate in one of the world’s most spectacular running event! Look forward to breathtaking and stunning sceneries, a once in a lifetime experience and the unforgettable feeling of being a finisher of the GORE-TEX® TRANSALPINE-RUN – be part of it!
The GORE-TEX ® TRANSALPINE-RUN, since its premiere in 2005 is one of the greatest challenges for mountain and trail runners and it has the reputation of an internationally staffed, highly professional and emotional event for all participants. The route leads up to 3000 meters high mountain passes and through beautiful valleys across the main Alpine ridge.
On it's own feet across the Alps - the GORE-TEX® TRANSALPINE-RUN gives all nature lovers and alpine mountain-, marathon-, triathlon- and trail-runners a lifetime experience.
THE RACE STAGE TOWNS
start in teams of two Ruhpolding (GER) – St. Johann (AUT)
4 categories St. Johann (AUT) – Kitzbühel (AUT)
8 days Kitzbühel (AUT) – Neukirchen am Großvenediger (AUT)
8 stages over the Alps Neukirchen am Großvenediger (AUT) – Prettau/Ahrntal (AUT)
9 stage towns Prettau/Ahrntal (ITA) - Sand in Taufers (ITA)
3 countries Sand in Taufers (ITA) – St. Vigil (ITA)
ca. 320 KM horizontal distance St. Vigil (ITA) – Niederdorf im Pustertal (ITA)
ca. 15.000 meters climb Niederdorf im Pustertal (ITA) – Sexten (ITA)
