9. RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang.
At 6.5 kilometres, the main race of the RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang is a short, fast event whose character is set by a single early climb. It rises for about a kilometre straight after the start, then the rolling loop tilts gently downhill back to the finish. This one rewards sustained high-tempo strength rather than climbing power.
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The course, elevation and route profile are from the most recent edition.
RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang: Course, Route Profile & Map
The RIKA Hauptlauf is a 6.5-kilometre loop through Adlwang in Upper Austria's Traunviertel region and opens the traditional Adlwanger Kirtag festival. Start and finish sit at the UNION Adlwang sports ground. The surface alternates between asphalt and gravel track, with the occasional stretch across unpaved meadow.
After a brief dip the hardest section comes early: from kilometre 0.45 the course climbs roughly 64 vertical metres over almost a kilometre, averaging 6.9 percent with pitches up to 11.8 percent. Go out too hard here and you pay for it later. Beyond the crest a long, almost continuous descent runs to around kilometre five and lets you carry speed. To close, a short counter-rise of about 500 metres and 24 vertical metres from kilometre six leads straight into the finish.
The profile is rolling rather than flat but evens out over the loop, with roughly 100 metres of climbing and the same amount of descent. The race is part of the Traunviertler-Laufcup, a regional series with stops in Lambach, Kremsmünster and Vorchdorf among others.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.5 | 0.9 km | 6.9 % | 11.8 % | +64 m | — |
| km 6.1 | 0.5 km | 4.7 % | 9 % | +24 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 RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang.
Start under control
Over 6.5 kilometres every second on the opening kilometre counts: the only real climb sits right after the start, gaining about 64 metres in just under a kilometre at roughly seven percent. Overcook it here in the excitement and you pay for it across the rest of the loop, which runs more than 40 percent downhill and rolling otherwise.
Hold your rhythm
Attack the opening ramp hard but controlled, not flat out, settle back into rhythm quickly at the top, and use the following descent to carry speed for free.
Spend what is left
Because the course nets slightly downhill, a steady high-threshold effort from the crest onward beats a cautious start. The closing kilometres roll: keep your cadence high and don't let the pace fade.
Training plan for RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang: 12-week build
Build the base
For ambitious age-group runners the effort over 6.5 kilometres lands roughly between 28 and 45 minutes. It is a short, intense distance run largely near threshold, but the rolling profile makes it a race of clear pace changes rather than an even effort. Two sections decide it. The early climb from kilometre 0.45 arrives before the body has properly warmed up and demands deliberate pacing: take it in the red and you lose more on the fast middle section than you gain.
Train race pace
The second is the short counter-rise over the final 500 metres, which leads straight into the finish under accumulated fatigue.
Rehearse the course
In training it pays to build around threshold and tempo work so you can hold the short, hard effort. Brief hill intervals on grades of six to ten percent prepare specifically for the early climb. Because the long middle section runs downhill, controlled fast downhill running belongs in the plan too, so you can convert that into clean speed without overloading the quadriceps.
Arrive fresh
Rehearse the finish with short rises at the end of long or hard sessions, so the closing counter-climb into the finish does not break you.
Courses
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Everything about 9. RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang.
How long is RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang?
RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang is 6.5 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 RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang have?
RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang has around 96 m of elevation gain over 6.5 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang?
RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang is classified as Rolling, averaging 15.7 vertical metres per kilometre. 26% of the route is flat, 25% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 7% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang have?
The hardest climb of RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang starts at kilometre 0.5, runs for 0.9 km at an average of 6.9% and gains 64 metres. 2 climbs are mapped in total.
Is RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang a loop course?
Yes, RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang course?
Yes. The RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang 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 RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang?
Preparation for RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang should account for 6.5 km, 96 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 RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang?
The pacing strategy for RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang should reflect 6.5 km, 96 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 9. RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang 2026 next take place?
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The most recent one was held on October 3, 2026.
Where does 9. RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang 2026 take place?
9. RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang 2026 takes place in Adlwang, Austria.
How do I register for RIKA Kirtagslauf Adlwang?
Registration runs through the organiser: traunviertler-laufcup.at. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
