JULY 29, 2027 | 4PM | 8,3 KM | 1305 M+
The VERTICAL has the cleanest brief of any race at SAT. Up. Eight kilometres. One thousand metres of climbing. Finish at Grawand, 3,251 metres above sea level. That's it. No second half, no recovery section, no flat stretch where the legs get a say. Just the starting gun in Kurzras and then everything pointing in one direction.
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Entry fee:
28.08.2026 - 20.09.2026: 20 €
21.09.2026 - 31.12.2026: 30€
01.01.2027 - 30.04.2027: 35€
01.05.2027 - 24.07.2027: 40 €
+20 € FLEX Option
NOTE: TRAIL HEAD MEMBERS have already included the FLEX Option without paying the 20 € fee.
The route runs through high alpine terrain, and high alpine terrain occasionally has opinions about the route. Short-notice course changes are possible. Any changes will be communicated before race day, at the race briefing, and via newsletter, so make sure you're on the list and show up on time.
Distance and elevation figures may vary by up to ±5% depending on measurement method. The numbers are a reliable guide, not a guarantee.
A medical certificate is required to participate. Download it here, fill it in, and either upload it during registration or email it to sat@saltytrailrunning.com. This is not optional.
Registration opens Thursday, July 29, 2027, and runs until Saturday, July 31, 2027 at 6:30 a.m. at the start/finish area. Race packs must be collected on-site. Mandatory kit check included.
Aid stations are stocked with the best intentions and a realistic understanding of mountain logistics. Individual items may run out. When they do, alternatives will be available. Plan accordingly and don't build a race strategy around the gummy bears at kilometre 14.
The race takes place in a protected mountain environment. Waste disposal is only permitted at the designated aid stations, using the bags provided. Bring your own cup. Leave everything else as you found it.
