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Galtür is introducing a new event series for cross-country skiers in 2022: At the 1st Galtür Nordic Volumes, cross-country skiers can take part in several competitions and test the latest equipment in Galtür for the first time from 24 to 27 March 2022. On the programme: the well-known Galtür Nordic Night Race, a new, free open cross-country skiing camp with workshops, training and test equipment, the new Cross Country Climb from Galtür to the Bielerhöhe and back as well as a school race and the three-person relay race Galtür XC Team Relay. Total prize money: 10,000 euros. Registrations are now open.
In March 2022, Galtür will present a new cross-country skiing event series with the 1st Galtür Nordic Volumes. The four-day event is open to amateur and professional skiers and will take place from 24 to 27 March 2022. On the programme: the Galtür Nordic Night Race - a night-time cross-country sprint on the plain as well as the new, free cross-country camp with technique training, laser biathlon, workshops by HWK, obstacle course and test equipment from Fischer. Also new are the Cross Country Climb, in which 377 metres of altitude difference over 16 kilometres (LIGHT) and 861 metres of altitude difference over 31.8 kilometres (HARD) have to be overcome, the school race and the three-man relay race Galtür XC Team Relay over a total of 15 kilometres. All four races count towards the Austria Cup. Participation in the Galtür Nordic Night Race and cross-country camp is free of charge; an entry fee is payable for the Cross Country Climb, the school race and the three-man relay. The total prize money for the winners of the Galtür Nordic Night Race is 7,900 euros, while a total of 2,100 euros will be awarded for the Cross Country Climb (HARD discipline). All information and online registration: www.galtuer.com.
Galtür Nordic Night Race on 24 March 2022
The Galtür Nordic Volumes kick off with the Galtür Nordic Night Race, which is taking place for the third time. Anyone can take part and compete with the pros. The night-time individual race is designed as a cross-country sprint on the flat. After a 700 metre qualifying lap, the 16 fastest skiers in the men's and women's categories will go through to the finals. These will be held over two laps (around 1,400 metres in total) in a knockout format from 8 pm. The finalists will compete for the total prize money in groups of four, from which the two fastest will progress.
Children can also get their first taste of competition on 24 March: a separate children's race in the K7-K9 classes with a distance of 350 metres and K10-J16 with 700 metres will take place at 5.45 pm (qualification) and 6.35 pm (final). It's all about being there, because every little participant will receive a prize.
Premiere: cross-country skiing camp and ski test on 25 March 2022
To ensure that all those interested in cross-country skiing can ski well during the event, there will be technique tips for the cross-country ski trail from trained instructors from the Galtür Ski School and cross-country skiing professionals at the new, free cross-country skiing camp on Friday, 25 March. Participants can also test the latest equipment from Fischer on site, complete a full-body workout during Fischer Skiletics training or compete in the laser biathlon. Children aged 8 to 14 can test their skills on an obstacle course and receive a small surprise. The cross-country camp in Galtür opens at 9 am.
Premiere: Cross country climb on 26 March 2022
On Saturday, 26 March 2022, the Cross Country Climb will be the first public cross-country race through the beautiful Vermunt. Participants can register for the HARD (31.8 kilometres over 861 vertical metres) or LIGHT (16 kilometres over 377 vertical metres) routes for the race, which counts towards the Austrian Championships. The fun run is open to everyone and starts at 8 am from Galtür in the direction of Bielerhöhe and back again. A total prize money of 2,100 euros awaits the winners of the HARD course. Savings tip: If you register by 28 February 2022, you will pay an entry fee of 33 euros for the Light route and 39 euros for the Hard route. From 01.03.2022 it will then be 43 euros or 49 euros.
Premiere: Cross-country race for pupils and Galtür XC Team Relay on 27 March 2022
On Sunday, 27 March 2022, the pupils born between 2008 and 2011 will open the new race course at 10 a.m. in a mass start with free technique. The aim here is to complete the 2.5-kilometre circuit with 51 metres of elevation gain between Wirl and Galtür as quickly as possible twice in a row. Starting fee: 7.50 euros per person.
One hour later, at 11 a.m., the adult runners will start the first Galtür XC Team Relay, which will also count towards the Austrian Club Championships, in women's and men's relay teams of three. Whether club or hobby runners, here too each relay runner has to complete the 2.5 kilometre course twice in a row using the free technique. The times of all three team members are added together and the fastest team wins. The entry fee is 10 euros per runner.
Please note: All announced events are subject to the measures taken by the Austrian federal government against the coronavirus pandemic! As responsible hosts, we are of course closely following the respective official requirements and providing ongoing information on current safety and health measures.
All information about the Galtür Nordic Volumes, conditions of participation and online registration at www.galtuer.com.