29. Gamperner Lauf.
The main race of the Gampern Run covers two laps of just under five kilometres through the hamlets around the village - and both end on the same climb of almost a kilometre back up to the 4KANTER. Run the falling first half of a lap too hard and you pay for it again at the end of each one.
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The course, elevation and route profile are from the most recent edition.
the Gampern Run: Course, Route Profile & Map
From the Veranstaltungszentrum 4KANTER at 511 metres the lap heads east out of the village and loses height steadily: at kilometre 2.3 it reaches its low point at about 466 metres, just past Weiterschwang. The route then turns north-west, runs flat for a good kilometre and starts climbing again at kilometre 4.28 - 930 metres at 3.8 per cent on average, up to 6.7, 35 metres of gain in one piece through Haunolding and back to the line.
Then the same again: the second climb begins at kilometre 8.98 and feeds straight into the finish. Over ten kilometres that makes 118 metres of climbing, with a third of the course flat and a good 36 per cent uphill - but nothing that counts as steep.
The race is run on an early Saturday evening in September on the lanes between Gampern, Weiterschwang and Haunolding, in the middle of the Hausruckviertel. Start and finish are at the Veranstaltungszentrum 4KANTER, which also houses the changing rooms, showers and the runners' buffet of cake and drinks. The main race closes an afternoon that begins at 13:00 with the village relay and the children's races; alongside the age groups, the Gampern village champions are scored too.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 4.3 | 0.9 km | 3.8 % | 6.7 % | +35 m | — |
| km 9 | 1 km | 3.7 % | 6.8 % | +35 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace the Gampern Run.
Start under control
The lap is asymmetric, and that governs the pacing: the first two and a half kilometres of each lap fall, the last one and a half climb. An even per-kilometre split is therefore the wrong target here - even effort is the right one, with roughly ten to fifteen seconds between your fastest and slowest kilometres.
Hold your rhythm
The race is decided on the climb at kilometre 8.98. It is identical to the one at kilometre 4.28, but it comes after nine kilometres and runs straight into the finish with no flat before it. Run the first lap more than 30 seconds faster than the second and you will not be running that climb the second time round, only surviving it.
Spend what is left
The trap is the opening two kilometres. Downhill, in a dense field and with the Hobbylauf starting simultaneously on the same course, the early pace feels effortless. The most reliable checkpoint is the low point at kilometre 2.3: if it still feels there as though you have a clear gear left, the split is right.
Training plan for the Gampern Run: 12-week build
Build the base
For an age-group athlete the main race takes 38 to 55 minutes; the quickest in the field come in at a little over 33. Its character is a sustained effort at or just above threshold, interrupted by two climbs of four to six minutes each that pull the heart rate up a few beats every time.
Train race pace
That repetition is what decides the race, so train it directly: hill efforts of four to six minutes at three to four per cent, run at 10k race pace rather than as hill sprints, and continue straight into two or three minutes of flat running with no break. That reproduces the transition from climb into finish that sets the time here.
Rehearse the course
The second emphasis is downhill running under pace control. The course falls only gently across two kilometres of each lap - too little to brake against, enough to get carried away on. Long steady runs over undulating ground with a deliberately controlled descending pace train exactly the self-regulation this circuit asks for.
Arrive fresh
Conditions are late-summer: a 15:30 start in early September, which in the Hausruckviertel often still means a warm, open afternoon with little shade on the country lanes. Move part of your intensive work into the afternoon over the final weeks and plan your drinking before the start - the loop is short enough that most runners take nothing on course.
Courses
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Everything about 29. Gamperner Lauf.
How long is the Gampern Run?
the Gampern Run is 10 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does the Gampern Run have?
the Gampern Run has around 118 m of elevation gain over 10 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of the Gampern Run?
the Gampern Run is classified as Rolling, averaging 11.9 vertical metres per kilometre. 34% of the route is flat, 36% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the Gampern Run have?
The hardest climb of the Gampern Run starts at kilometre 4.3, runs for 0.9 km at an average of 3.8% and gains 35 metres. 2 climbs are mapped in total.
Is the Gampern Run a loop course?
Yes, the Gampern Run is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the the Gampern Run course?
Yes. The the Gampern Run course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for the Gampern Run?
Preparation for the Gampern Run should account for 10 km, 118 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for the Gampern Run?
The pacing strategy for the Gampern Run should reflect 10 km, 118 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does 29. Gamperner Lauf next take place?
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The most recent one was held on September 5, 2026.
Where does 29. Gamperner Lauf take place?
29. Gamperner Lauf takes place in Gampern, Austria.
Which distances does the Gampern Run offer?
the Gampern Run offers 4 distances — Hauptlauf: 10 km; Hobbylauf: 5.25 km; 4er-Staffel: 2 km; 3er Gampern Dorfstaffel: 1.5 km.
How do I register for the Gampern Run?
Registration runs through the organiser: ulc-gampern.at. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
