P45-Glacier Trail - The highest marathon in the Alps
The first section of the route begins with a crisp ascent to the 3,070 m Mittagskogel Scharte and then leads over the glacier to the Braunschweiger Hütte. The start and finish in Mandarfen is passed once before the panoramic trail leads to the Sunna Alm. From here, spectacular panoramic glacier views await the participants. Passing the Rifflsee lake, the route continues along the Fulaer Höhenweg trail to the Taschachhaus and back to Mandarfen. This alpine trail marathon is just right for runners who want to get off the road and are looking for a sufficient challenge with approx. 45 km and approx. 2,900 meters of altitude. The P45 Glacier is aimed at well-trained runners with marathon experience, ambitious half-marathon finishers, mountain runners, long-distance triathletes and beginners in ultra running.
- Race day: SAT, 1 August 2026
- Start time*: 05:00 in starting blocks
- Separate rankings for men and women
- UTMB Index Race, 3 ITRA points/Mountain Level 7
- The actual kilometers and altitude meters vary between +/- 5% depending on the measuring method.
- Checklist mandatory equipment P45 Glacier
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Mandatory equipment
- Closed Trail Running Shoes
- Rain Jacket with Hood (min. 10k water column recommended)
- 2nd layer: Long Sleeve Shirt or T-Shirt + Arm Sleeves (should be able to cover the entire upper body)
- Long Pants or Leg Warmers (should be able to cover the entire lower body)
- Warm Gloves
- Rain Pants (min. 10k water column recommended)
- Beanie / warm head gear
- Drinking container (no cups at aid stations!)
- Capacity for fluids: 1.5 L
- Nutrition (>500kcal)
- ID / Passport (only for bib distribution)
- Mobile Phone
- Mountain Rescue Insurance
- Rescue Blanket (210 x 160cm)
- First Aid Kit*
- Head and back lamp with replacement battery
- Emergency whistle
- Spikes(min. 0.7cm) for glacier and snow fields (recommendation Snowline Spikes)
- Course map on smart phone/watch
*First Aid Kit
- 1x Compress (10x10cm)
- 2x Dressing Packets / Elastic Bandages
- 1x Gloves
- 1x Triangular bandage (recommended)
- 4x Wound plasters (recommended)
The specified mandatory equipment and the specified cut-off times are obligatory for all participants for safety reasons.
Short-term route changes are possible due to weather conditions.
*All information without guarantee!
Refreshment stations P45 Glacier
- Mountain station Gletscher Express
- Mandarfen
- Sunna Alm at the Rifflsee
- Taschachhaus material ropeway





