Description
The Vertical Iron Sprint marks the start of the Adventure Days in Erzberg and is regarded as the most extreme mountain sprint in the world. Even though the distance of the Vertical Iron Sprint is very short, you have to be an exceptional athlete if you want to brave the Vertical Iron Sprint. After all, the name says it all at the Vertical Iron Sprint in Erzberg - you can expect a gradient of 97%, which is not only incredible, but also unique.
The running course at the Vertical Iron Sprint is only 180 metres long, but these 180 metres really pack a punch. Over this short distance, you have to overcome a whopping 92 metres in altitude with a gradient of 97%. The current course record is 1 minute 53.2 seconds. So if you think you're up to this madness, you should do a training session that will put everything you've ever done in the shade.
Event Location
Address
Erzberg, Eisenerz, Österreich
Accommodation
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Races / Distances
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1 km Distanz
Distance: 1 km
Date: Saturday, 19/07/2025
Run Type: Mountain Run
Underground: Sand
Special Features: In the mountains, In the nature
Event History
2024
13/07/2024
