Registrations for the BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS, a Ski Classics Challengers event, and the BAD GASTEIN Vertical City Sprint are set to open on Saturday, June 27.

The BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Sportgastein, Austria. Skiers can choose between a 30km Ski Classics Challengers event and a 15km classic technique option, making the event accessible to both competitive and recreational participants. Set against the backdrop of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the race offers a striking alpine environment where tradition meets modernity and untouched nature meets urban energy.

On Friday, December 11, the BAD GASTEIN Vertical City Sprint will take place. The 1km classic technique sprint takes place after the BAD GASTEIN Prologue (a Ski Classics Pro event) and promises a fast-paced, high-intensity format in the heart of the town.

Early bird pricing is available for both events. For the BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS, the early bird fee is €69 (until September 30), rising to €79 from October 1 and €89 from December 17. For the BAD GASTEIN Vertical City Sprint, the early bird fee is €20 (until September 30), with normal pricing of €25 from October 1 and €35 from December 10. A combined package will be available with the BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS.

Registration opens on Saturday, June 27, via the REGISTRATION LINK

FACTS

BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS

• Date: December 19, 2026
• Location: Sportgastein, Austria
• Distances: 15km or 30km, classic technique

BAD GASTEIN Vertical City Sprint

• Date: December 11, 2026
• Location: Bad Gastein, Austria
• Distance: 1km, classic technique

Read more about the BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS and the BAD GASTEIN Vertical City Sprint HERE.

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