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P45 Glacier Trail – The highest marathon in the Alps

The first section of the route gets off to a brisk start with the ascent to the Mittagskogel saddle at 3,070 m, before continuing across the glacier to the Braunschweiger Hut. You’ll pass the start and finish refreshment point in Mandarfen once before heading along the Panoramasteig trail to the Sunna Alm. From here, spectacular panoramic glacier views await the participants. Passing the Rifflsee, the route follows the Fulaer Höhenweg to the Taschachhaus and back to Mandarfen. This alpine trail marathon is just the thing for runners who want to get off the road and are looking for a sufficient challenge, covering approximately 45 km and around 2,900 metres of elevation gain. The P45-Glacier is aimed at well-trained runners with marathon experience, ambitious half-marathon finishers, mountain runners, long-distance triathletes and beginners to ultra-running.

  • Race day: Saturday 31 July 2027
  • Start time*: 05:00 in starting blocks
  • Separate rankings for men and women
  • UTMB Index Race, 3 ITRA points/Mountain Level 7
  • The actual figures for distance and elevation gain vary by between +/- 5 per cent, depending on the measurement method.
  • P45 Glacier compulsory equipment checklist
Ein Mann in dunkler Kleidung steht an einem Tisch in einem Zelt und erhält eine Tüte von einer Frau. Mehrere Personen sind im Hintergrund beschäftigt.
Compulsory equipment

Compulsory equipment and additional cold-weather/bad-weather equipment (if required)

Adjusting your helmet before climbing

Compulsory helmet use

For the P105, P90, P60 and P45-G races, helmets are compulsory on selected sections of the course.

The specified compulsory equipment and the set cut-off times are mandatory for all participants for safety reasons.
Last-minute route changes are possible due to weather conditions.
*All information is provided without guarantee!

P45 Glacier Supply Stations

  • Gletscherexpress top station
  • Mandarins
  • Sunna Alm by Lake Rifflsee
  • Taschachhaus Material Cable Car
SALOMON BRANDMARK 22 BLACK
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