When you’ve completely pushed your limits on the epic trails of the Gastein Valley, you deserve the absolute best support at the finish line. This year, we’re introducing the holistic adidas INFINITE TRAILS Repair Center for the very first time. At the finish line, you’ll receive your personal service card to check in to our two-stage pit stop and systematically tick off the scientifically backed 4 Rs of Recovery (Rehydrate, Repair, Refuel, Revitalize).
Pit Stop 1: Immediate Relief Right After the Finish Line
Directly after your emotional finish, you’ll head straight to Repair Center 1 in the Kurpark. This stage is all about catching your breath and getting immediate post-race care:
- Rehydrate & Refuel: Replenish your fluid and sodium levels instantly with high-performance electrolyte drinks from Precision Fuel & Hydration (PH1500). Right next to it, your well-deserved, ice-cold Edelweiss Alkoholfrei awaits – the non-alcoholic finisher beer you’ve been craving on those final kilometers, acting as the perfect “insulin taxi” to kickstart your recovery.
- Revitalize: At the finish area aid station, fresh fruit provided by our Aid Station sponsor Eurogast delivers an immediate, much-needed kick of micronutrients and freshness.
- Repair: On your way to the Alpentherme, the Biogena Sports team will power you up with a premium protein shake to initiate cellular muscle repair.
Pit Stop 2: High-End Recovery in Our Athletes’ Garden
Once your heart rate settles, the ultimate highlight awaits: The entire Alpentherme Gastein is open exclusively to you and your fellow finishers as a giant Athletes’ Garden. At Repair Center 2, we shift recovery into pro-level mode.
Repair at Peak Level:
- adidas – Base Five: In the Athletes’ Garden, the recovery team uses ice baths to immediately halt inflammation in your tissue.
- Blackroll: Compressions boots and fascia rollers noticeably speed up the flushing out of metabolic waste.
- Massage: For ultimate relaxation, professional physical therapists at the Alpentherme Medical Center will soothe your overworked muscles with targeted massages (Please note: this athlete service is only included in the TEAM /60K/ 45K/ 30 starter packs).
Refuel at the Pasta Buffet:
To fully reload your empty glycogen stores, head to the thermal resort restaurant for round two of refueling. Enjoying a meal together gives you the perfect chance to recap your race with fellow trail runners.
Revitalize with Thermal Water & Sauna:
You have the entire afternoon to swim in the thermal lake, chill in the bubble pools, or relax in the spacious Sauna World. This way, recovery isn’t left to chance but celebrated together with the trail run community. After this scientifically backed, all-inclusive care package for your body, you’ll have plenty of energy back in the tank by evening to go all out at our Award Ceremony and subsequent Pool Party!
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Episode 18 of our INFINITE TALK Podcast: “PERFORMANCE, HEALTH AND RECOVERY” In this episode of our podcast, it’s all about performance, health, and recovery in trail running. We are joined by Stefan Klinglmair, COO of Biogena, to discuss Austrian quality standards, transparency, and absolute safety through lab-tested sports supplements featured on the Kölner Liste (Cologne List). In the second part, we dive into optimal post-race recovery after tough runs: We shed light on the anabolic window, the effective use of proteins and essential amino acids, as well as crucial micronutrients for sleep, immunity, and gut health—including magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, and L-glutamine. The episode wraps up with simple biohacking strategies, ranging from cold therapy to altitude training.
Your Service Card
Right after crossing the finish line, you’ll receive your personal Service Card. We’ll enter your bib number right in the designated field. Think of this card as your personal “inspection booklet” — every recovery step you complete gets stamped at the respective station.
The best part: By dropping your fully stamped card into the raffle box at the Alpentherme exit in the evening, you won’t just be giving your body the ultimate post-race care — with a bit of luck, you could also walk away with some amazing prizes!
