Bludenz is running: the mega running event for all sports enthusiasts!

Bludenz is running: the mega running event for all sports enthusiasts!

Bludenz, Österreich - On April 27, 2025, the region's largest running event with the title "Bludenz runs" will take place in Bludenz, Vorarlberg. This event attracts participants from all over Austria as well as from Switzerland and Germany and is aimed at ambitious competitors as well as to hobby athletes and families.

The main run over a distance of 10 km extends through the city center and surrounding residential areas. The start takes place on Rathausplatz, where the finish will also take place. The route offers a combination of cobblestones and flat cuts, and a total of 85 meters of altitude must be overcome. In addition to the main run, there is a relay race over 3 × 3.3 km, which is also started at Rathausplatz, as well as a children's run over 1 km.

comprehensive schedule and important information

Organizationally, the event is well structured. On April 26, the start number edition will take place in the Bludenz City Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On the day of the run, April 27, the starting numbers are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The first starts start at 9:00 a.m. with different distances: 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km. A special highlight is the inclusion run and the youth marathon, which start at 11:10 a.m. The award ceremonies are then planned between 11:15 and 2:30 p.m.

Revirines are set up for the residents to facilitate the journey. There are parking facilities in the center of the parking garage (fee -based, 300 places), Stadion car park (free, 200 seats) and at the station parking lot (fee -based, 150 places). In addition, a journey by public transport is recommended because the Bludenz station is only 10 minutes' walk away.

The offer for participants

The participants can expect a variety of catering stations that are provided every 2.5 km, as well as target catering with bananas and bars. There are various distances in the children's marathon, especially for families, including the Rauch Fröschle Marathon for kindergarten children and the Bergbahnen Brandnertal family run over 1 km. An important detail for registration is free participation for children whose fees are taken over by a state initiative.

The participation fees for adults vary between € 20 and € 54 depending on the registration date. In addition, the participants receive a personalized start number and a goodybag. Free journey by bus and train is possible, whereby a VVV ticket is required. Shower facilities and changing rooms are available in Mittelschule Bludenz from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

national importance

"Bludenz runs" could develop into one of the largest running events in Austria. In the context of other important running events, such as the Vienna City Marathon, which often has over 30,000 participants, this event contributes to the growing popularity of running events in Austria. Most recently, there were several events with over 10,000 finishers in 2024, which underlines increasing popularity. hdsports informs about the consistently high number of participants at the leading running events in the country and thus illustrates the potential that "Bludenz is running".

Further information on the events and registration are available on the official website Bludenz Events Apparently “Bludenz runs” will become an outstanding event for the local and national running sports community.