About This Race
The 72K course at Mozart 100 by UTMB traces a demanding loop through Austria's Salzkammergut lake district, starting and finishing in Fuschl am See. This distance serves as the event's centerpiece challenge, drawing runners who want the full alpine experience without committing to the hundred-mile distance. The route threads between mountain ridges and lakeshores east of Salzburg, requiring comfort with technical terrain and sustained effort over extended hours. Runners encounter a mix of forested trails, exposed alpine passages, and sections along the region's signature lakes. The course demands solid mountain running fundamentals—controlled descents, efficient climbing technique, and the ability to adapt pacing across changing surfaces. While the route doesn't venture into the extreme elevations of the 119K, it still requires the endurance and technical skill expected at UTMB-branded events. Scheduled for late May, the race benefits from longer daylight hours and generally stable conditions, though mountain weather in the Austrian Alps remains variable. Most runners will complete the course during daylight, making this more accessible than the longer night-running distances while still offering a legitimate ultra-distance challenge.
The route explores the mountainous terrain surrounding the Fuschl, Wolfgang, and Mondsee lakes, areas where forested slopes give way to rocky ridgelines with views across the Salzkammergut. Runners navigate a varied circuit that includes technical singletrack, maintained hiking paths, and brief road connections through lakeside villages. The course profile reflects classic alpine trail racing: sustained climbs followed by technical descents, with limited flat recovery sections between major features.
Location
Practical Info
Late May in the Austrian Alps typically brings mild temperatures with afternoon highs in the 15-20°C range at lake level, cooler at elevation. Rain showers remain possible, and conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.
SZG - Salzburg Airport
Fuschl am See offers limited lodging options; nearby Salzburg (20 km west) provides broader hotel availability and easier international access via its airport and rail connections.
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Notable Features
The Mozart 100 by UTMB brings the UTMB World Series structure to Austria's lake district, offering international-standard organization and course marking in a region less traveled than the Western Alps. The 72K distance provides the full tour of the Salzkammergut's trail network in a single push, passing through terrain that blends forested mountain trails with open ridgeline sections. The race's timing in late May positions it as a solid preparation race for summer ultra seasons or a standalone goal for runners seeking a challenging UTMB-affiliated event outside the Chamonix orbit.