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Updates & information about the ÖRM
Are you already in the starting blocks? The wait will soon be over. But until the race starts, there are still some important information and updates about the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2025 So that you can pedal carefree, we will keep you informed about all important changes and news about the ÖRM.
News about the ÖRM 2026 will follow shortly!
Live Podcast on 30 Aug 2025
Witness the live edition of our ÖRM podcast "Ride Hard & Dream On" on Sat, 30 Aug 2025 at 16:30 in the sports hall of Freizeit Arena. Host Marco Brugger will talk to his special guests, ultra-cyclist Jana Kesenheimer and Olympic snowboard champion Benjamin Karl - looking at the fascination of road cycling in general and the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon in particular.
ÖRM Shop
Both stylish & fast: take a look at the hottest items of the new 2025 collection, always matching with the color of the year, at the ÖRM shop in the sports hall of Freizeit Arena. In addition to ÖRM essentials & basics like T-shirts and keychains, you will also find real bargains in the store! Getting curious? Check out what the shop has to offer and visit us from Fri, 29 Aug to Mon, 01 Sep 2025 on site!
Getting there & Parking
What should you keep in mind when traveling to Sölden on race day (Sun, 31 Aug 2025) and which parking options are available on site during the weekend? Find out all about closed roads and the special bus schedule in order to plan your trip(s) accordingly.
Start number
The "Ötztaler" is in a class of its own, just like you! Your start number has already been assigned to you and can be found on the official start list.
ÖRM Magazine
The former “Ötztaler News” are history - with the ÖRM Magazine we are opening a new chapter: instead of the previous black-and-white booklet, which was available after the race, we are publishing the new ÖRM Magazine "Ride it. Dream it." for the first time already in advance of this year's event - packed with exciting stories, interviews and tips!
The ultimate Magazine is available now for free at the Sölden Information office, as well as during the race weekend in the Expo Area (please note: no mail order).
Finisher Jersey 2025
Raise the curtain and drum roll for the 2025 Finisher Jersey! The object of desire once again comes from SANTINI, the market leader in functional cycling apparel. The Italian company also provides jerseys for the Tour de France and La Vuelta. The items produced in Italy for the ÖRM25 impress with a perfect fit, innovative materials, comfort and durability. And they look simply fantastic, as the jersey itself demonstrates and proves in the presentation clip!
Leo Live
This year, Leo will once again be out and about along the route, supporting all participants with his humorous and motivating manner, pampering them with music requests and perhaps making them forget the pain in their legs for a brief moment. What questions should Leo ask on the course? What have you always wanted to know? Feel free to ask your question(s) via the following link.
Meet me at the summit!
Ötztal Cycle Marathon Community Ride at the Tour of Austria
A special highlight awaits you on 12.07.2025. On this day, the 4th stage of the Tour of Austria leads from Innsbruck via Inzing and Telfs to Kühtai for the first time, then down to Oetz and via the Haiminger Sattele back up to Kühtai for the final mountain arrival.
Naturally, we won't miss out on this and invite you to a community ride-out. We start punctually at 10:00 am at the Acherkogelbahn valley station in Oetz. Our route leads via Oetzerau and Ochsengarten up to Kühtai - directly to the highest point of the stage. Arrival in Kühtai is planned for around 12:00 noon - just in time to watch the first passage of the pro race live. The stage can also be followed on an LED screen. The TOA is expected to cross the finish line at around 14:15.
Important: The route will be closed to public traffic from around 12:00 due to the race. All participants should estimate their riding time realistically and arrive in Kühtai by then at the latest.
Details:
- Meeting point: Saturday, 12.07.2025 at 10:00 am, Acherkoglbahn valley station
- Route: Oetz → Oetzerau → Ochsengarten → Kühtai (highest point of the TOA stage)
- Arrival Kühtai: approx. 12:00 noon
- Who can join? All cycling enthusiasts - please note the "time limit"
- Registration: not required
- Costs: free
- Program in Kühtai:
- Cheering on the pros together
- Live broadcast of the stage on the LED screen
- First passage TOA: approx. 12:45 pm
- Finish TOA: approx. 2:15 pm
Registration closed
WOW! With more than 25.000 registrations for this year's Ötztal Cycle Marathon we have broken another record. Thank you for your trust. The official draw of the starting places will start shortly. Good luck!
Registration started
It is time: The registration phase for the 44th edition of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon has finally started. You can register for the starting place raffle until January 31, 2025. The draw will then take place in February. We keep our fingers crossed.
Our new main sponsor: Specialized
We are very happy to announce: Specialized is the main sponsor of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2025! 🚴♂️
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of performance bikes and innovative bicycle technology, Specialized embodies everything that the ÖRM stands for - passion, joy and the pursuit of top performance. Since its foundation in 1974, the US company has been setting new standards in cycling and inspiring professionals and amateur riders alike.
We are looking forward to a great cooperation!