Important information from A to Z
Everything you need to know – From A for attaching the start number to Z for zone timing: as a participant in the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2024, you will find all the important details about the race day and the race itself here. Get the answers to your questions and then continue pursuing your dream!
- Helmet sticker: All the participants in the marathon receive a helmet number that must be affixed to the front of the helmet. This number is mandatory for access to the start area as well as for the checkpoints along the course and the personal highlight video.
- Start number with transponder: The start number with transponder must be attached to the seat tube in a clearly visible place. Please note: this version of the start number contains the chip, which is absolutely necessary for timekeeping. This start number must be returned to Freizeit Arena’s sports hall after the race. By returning the start number, the deposit of € 10 for the transponder chip will be refunded.
- Back number: The back number must be attached to the center of the jersey’s back using the pins included in the start package.
Friendly-Reminder: All three versions of the start number must be attached as described above and must be worn for the entire duration of the race.
The timekeeping chip is integrated in the start number, which is attached to the seat tube. Fastening material is included in the start pack. Please ensure that the number is clearly visible.
Busses are available for all participants who finish the race early. Just stop along the race course and one of the buses will take you directly back.
Additionally, there are the following official stops:
- Kühtai » Refreshment station
- Kematen » Bäckerei Ruetz
- Innsbruck » Shell gas station / south
- Matrei a. B. » OMV gas station
- Brenner » Restaurant at the market place
- Gasteig » At the inn / fork-off towards
- Jaufenpass » Refreshment station
- St. Leonhard » parking lot forest station
- Moos » Cafè at the village square gas station
- Schönau » Refreshment station
- Timmelsjoch » Roadhouse on the Pass
A free guarded bicycle garage will be available to all participants at Freizeit Arena on the whole weekend. So you can pick-up your starter package and finisher jersey in a relaxed way.
- Friday, 29.08.2025 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday, 30.08.2025 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday, 31.08.2025 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The bike pick-up station is located at the music pavilion near the finish area. Participants who do not finish the race and are transported to Sölden in the broom wagon will receive their bike and chip deposit at the Bike Pickup Station without exception. Please note that there may be waiting times for bike return transport.
Opening times: Sunday, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (in case of bad weather open from 8:00 am)
Is possible on Sunday between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm and on Monday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon in the sports hall of Freizeit Arena.
Every cyclist has the opportunity that personal items are delivered to specific depot areas close to the refreshment stations, and participants can also leave items at the stations along the race course. For each of the 4 depot areas there are own bags (in different colors) – please note that each participant will receive one depot bag on presentation of the voucher (located on the start number) and only this bag can be handed in. In addition to clothing also food can be delivered – drinking bottles must not contain liquids, only empty bottles or bottles filled with powder are accepted. Water is available at all refreshment stations.
Opening times, depot your items:
- Friday, 29.08.2025 from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday, 30.08.2025 from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Opening times, pick-up:
- Sunday, 31.08.2025 (Pick-up point open until 10:00 pm)
- Kühtai from 3:00 pm
- Brenner from 5:00 pm
- Jaufen from 6:30 pm
- Timmelsjoch from 9:30 pm
- Monday, 01.09.2025: 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Incidents that result in a disqualification of the participant:
- Participation with the start number of another cyclist
- Cycling with 2 timekeeping chips – both persons will be disqualified and suspended
- Use of escort vehicles which are not authorized by the organizer
- Use of bicycles with any electrical equipment and electronic aids
- Painting on walls and curbstones – the respective
- Disposal of garbage outside the marked areas
Enough showers are available for free at Freizeit Arena after the race.
The official results list in printed form - "Ötztaler Nachrichten", will be published on Monday, 02.09.2024 from 08:00 am.
Distribution: Sports hall Freizeit Arena from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
The race is accompanied by emergency vehicles throughout the course. Furthermore, rescue vehicles are stationed at the following points: Kühtai, Jaufen, Timmelsjoch. Emergency doctors and rescue helicopters are also available. The finish area is equipped with a first aid station.
Emergency call Tyrol: 144 | Emergency call South Tyrol: 112
The Food Voucher ist attached to your starting number. With your voucher worth € 16.00, you can feast to your heart's content in your favorite restaurant between 30 August and 03 September 2024, and fill up your energy reserves.
The voucher is NOT valid in the following restaurants:
- Hotel Burgstein
- Gipfelstube Ötz
- Gasthof Granstein
- Bielefelder Hütte
- Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
The official riders' briefing will take place on Saturday, 31.08.2024 at 6:00 pm as part of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon TV programme. The riders' briefing will also be broadcast in the sports hall. Here you will find the latest information on the condition of the course and a weather update.
The Sölden police station points out that the safe-keeping of all bicycles is very important. In the course of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon weekend there have already been organized bicycle thefts, so please make sure that your bicycles are always stored in locked rooms and NOT in the car!
Available in the sportshall of Freizeit Arena. Pick-up of finisher jerseys: Sunday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Monday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Please note: The finisher jersey will only be given to finishers in the size as ordered at registration and on return of the timekeeping chip. Jerseys can be changed just as long as stocks last.
Is located at the information desk.
The participant acknowledges and accepts that the practice of race cycling sports in general and the participation in the event (including side events) in particular involve a variety of risks and dangers. The participant is aware of these dangers - which are listed below by way of example - which may have an effect on the physical integrity. The participant also accepts this risk consciously and therefore acts at his own risk and peril.
In addition to the usual risks belonging to cycling sports, the organizer points out special dangers arising from such a race by way of example as well as special dangers caused by the participation in the event. A threat to the physical integrity (and to the items the participant takes with him/ her) could result, for example, due to the following reasons ...
- cycling in a throng
- reaching high speeds (involving also other participants)
- cycling mistakes and concentration errors due to personal (or related to other participants) fatigue or effort
- the influence of slippery asphalt and - also because of the high Alpine altitude - sometimes poor road conditions on the cycling
- behavior of participants
- the impossibility of securing all dangerous spots (in particular natural and artificial obstacles) on the roadside and along the entire
- race track
- the impossibility of securing all possible crash sites and danger of falling spots in connection with the natural structure of the
- course (mountain passes up to 2474 m)
- the fact that there are extreme (Alpine) weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, etc.).
- the route traveling in part through wildlife and grazing areas, where you must always watch out for unattended grazing cattle (for example cows, horses or sheep) as well as wild animals or unleashed pets standing on the road all of a sudden - they may also leave dirt there unexpectedly
- the behaviour of other participants in the race or other persons on the roadside (spectators), but also of race course staff or other persons involved in the organization of the event.
All these dangers and risks can result in serious bodily harm, including death, pain, emotional stress, trauma, property damage, financial loss, etcetera. These damages can affect not only the participant him/herself but also other participants or relatives. The participant acknowledges and accepts that the roads along the marathon track are not entirely closed to public traffic for the duration of the cycling event. Applicable traffic regulations apply here. The participants themselves must stay informed about important race details in their own responsibility and keep to the respective rules at any time. If the organizer notices severe violations of the traffic regulations all personal data of the respective participant will be forwarded to the local police authorities.
For their own safety and the safety of all other participants and spectators, each participant undertakes to observe the applicable laws and regulations established by the organizer (for example obligatory helmets, no accompanying vehicles, etc.) as well as the instructions given by the police, road officials or organizing staff (incl. race director, race track officials, etc.). Violations can result in the disqualification and blocked registration of the participant who can be held liable according to the general rules and principles.
The participant confirms that he has checked his equipment accurately and that it is in a good, legally compliant and suitable condition for participating in the event. By knowing all circumstances of the event and accepting all dangers and risks, the participant renounces - even in the name of his legal successors - any liability and responsibility of the organizer, its vicarious agents and its representatives and employees. This waiver of liability does not apply to culpable personal injury caused by the named persons, to grossly negligent or intentionally caused property damage or to damages to be compensated according to the general Product Liability Act.
Additionally, the participant shall indemnify and hold free and harmless the organizer from any third-party claims, including the persons named in the previous point regarding all actions, damages, claims or liabilities due to the participation in the event. The organizer assumes no liability for accidents, thefts or other damages involving the participants or third parties before, during and after the event.
The organizer assumes no liability for any damage to bicycles or other items, „mix-up“ of items or theft in the „broom buses“, resulting from the racing scene (for example due to a crash), at the refreshment stations and in the Bike Park.
The organizer strongly recommends to all participants to take out an adequate accident and third-party liability insurance policy. Furthermore, the organizer points out that in some cases - depending on the insurance policy - participation in competitions (like the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon) is excluded from the insurance cover. The insurance cover for participating in such an event must be checked by each participant individually in advance and on own responsibility.
If you have any questions please contact our information team at the information desk.
| Kühtai | 9:30 am |
| Brenner Labe | 12:15 pm |
| Jaufenpass Labe | 2:30 pm |
| St. Leonhard | 3:30 pm |
| Moos | 4:00 pm |
| Gasthof Schönau | 5:30 pm |
| Timmelsjoch | 7:15 pm |
Massages for all tired cycling legs are at refreshment station Schönau free of charge.
Thanks to the free Ötztaler Cycle Marathon App powered by Datasport, your fans can follow the race up close on their smartphones and find out where you are on the course. But the app also provides relevant information for all participants before, during and after the marathon.
Download: Apple App Store | Google Play Store
The “Ötztaler” cycling gear includes a vast range of functional clothing. The products are developed in cooperation with SANTINI and created especially for road cycling enthusiasts. Aerodynamic cuts, top-notch quality, clear designs and practical colors characterize the style of the Ötztaler cycling clothes. Ideal for passionate athletes with the highest demands when it comes to cycle gear.
| Oetz – Kühtai (18 km) | Altitude diff. 1,200 m |
| Innsbruck – Brenner (37,5 km) | Altitude diff. 777 m |
| Sterzing – Jaufenpass (15,5 km) | Altitude diff. 1,130 m |
| St. Leonhard – Timmelsjoch (29 km) | Altitude diff. 1,.724 m |
Service at its best is guaranteed along the race course thanks to:
- service motorbikes: for small repairs
- service cars: for bigger breakdowns
- service stations: at every refreshment station
Every cyclist has to take a second inner tube with him. Please note: repair work is for free, material has to be paid.
Does your racing machine make troubles just before the start? Then the local sports shops step into the breach and carry out short-notice repairs even on Sunday mornings:
- Sport Brugger Sportlife | Dorfstrasse 98 | From 5:30 am
- Intersport Glanzer Hotel Bergland | Shop 14, Dorfstrasse 114 | From 5:30 am
- Sporthütte Fiegl main store | Dorfstrasse 119 | From 5:30 am
Cyclists who are behind the closing car are not considered as a part of the race anymore and must pay special attention to oncoming traffic. The closing car will keep strictly to the control times at the respective checkpoints.
- Start: 6.30 am
- Kühtai: 9:30 am
- Brenner Pass: 12:15 pm
- Jaufenpass Labe: 2:30 pm
- St. Leonhard: 3:30 pm
- Moos: 4:00 pm
- Schönau: 5:30 pm
- Timmelsjoch: 7:15 pm
On Sunday at 8:35 pm after the last finishers arrives at approx. 8:45 pm in the sports hall at Freizeit Arena.
Simply enter your mobile phone number on services.datasport.com, and receive the latest information details (race times, etc.) to your phone via sms.
There is a total of 2 starting blocks.
Blocks 1A, 1B, 1C start at 06:30 pm, access to these starting blocks on the federal road is only possible before 6:15 am! Starting numbers 1-400 are authorized to start from the 1st starting block.
Block 2: Access only along the signposted route via the hamlet of Windau. This group starts according to the REALTIME SYSTEM. The first section is led as neutralized race - it means that all participants have to stay behind the race director‘s car until Aschbach. Participants who do not start from their designated starting block may be disqualified.
The number comprises the following:
- Helmet sticker
- Race number on the saddle tube incl. time transponder
- Voucher worth € 16.00 for a meal in a restaurant in Ötztal
- Voucher for depot service
06:30 am at the BP gas station, starting grid from 05:15 am.
Traffic regulations (StVO) must be adhered to at all times. Please note that oncoming traffic is always possible!
The ÖRV Bike Card or the RACEDAY Pass can be ordered online at the website and is immediately valid! Designed for ambitious hobby cyclists who are looking for a comprehensive insurance cover for events using time keeping systems. Recommendable also for hobby cyclists from foreign countries. (incl. rescue by helicopter in case of accident during the race)
For the overall rankings from 1–10 the order of passing the finish line will be relevant and not the race time. This regulation applies in the different classes for all rankings between 1 and 3.
The time runs automatically as soon as you pass the starting line. All timekeeping points along the course must be passed correctly. With one missing timekeeping information the cyclist will be disqualified.