Grazathlon triumphed: Lannach gets state championship title in Obstacle Run!

Grazathlon triumphed: Lannach gets state championship title in Obstacle Run!

On June 21, 2025, the time had come again: The Grawe Grazathlon in Graz attracted countless sports enthusiasts to a challenging obstacle. The participants had the choice between a 11-kilometer route with 26 obstacles or a shorter 5-kilometer variant, which included ten obstacles. This event is not only a sporting challenge, but also an unforgettable experience that is called the "hardest sightseeing tour in the world". Graz.net reports that the route is passed by some of the best known sights of Graz ', including the Schlossberg and the city park.

A highlight of the grace was the end of the Austrian championships in the Obstacle Run at the long distance. The reports that Running Team Lannach once again demonstrated the dominance in the race and both the state championship title of the men Team classification Mixed could choose. The leaders were Markus Bretterklieber, who took first place with a time of 40:21 minutes and thus won his second state championship title. It was also exciting for the other placements:

obstacle runs are announced in Austria, especially among young athletes. They offer an exciting combination of running competition and daring challenges that range from water trenches to high walls. According to HDSports, around 40 such dirt runs are organized in Austria every year, with popular events such as the Wildsau Dirt Run and the Zillingtaler Celtic Warrior.

The grazathlon itself attracts athletes every year. In 2024, over 6,600 runners were able to start, and this year too, one expects the event to attract many enthusiastic athletes again. The atmosphere is always stirring, not least thanks to the spectators who cheer on the participants on the route. If you love the challenge and want to try the obstacle course, you can also look forward to exciting events such as the Innsbruckthlon and the Linzathlon that expand the series.

For everyone who wants to take part in one of the obstacle runs next year, it is advisable to register early. The registration data and further information are conveniently available online. Whether as a lone fighter or in a team, at these events there are sports and fun very popular!