Triathlon
in Kitzbühel

With the Elite European Cup, Kitzbühel becomes a stage for elite international athletes. Europe’s top triathletes compete on a challenging course, delivering top-class sport of the highest standard. Precision, pace and tactical skill characterise this event, making it a sporting highlight of Kitzbühel’s summer calendar. 

The big stage for young triathletes is set once again in Kitzbühel. At this junior event, the stars of tomorrow will experience the real World Cup atmosphere – complete with a blue carpet and a special ambience around the Schwarzsee. The Kitz Tri Games form part of both the ÖTRV Super Sprint Junior Cup and the ASVÖ EUREGIO Zug Children’s Triathlon. In addition, the Austrian Championships will be held this year from the C-JUN category upwards. 

The Sprint Triathlon offers an appealing race format for experienced athletes as well as newcomers, those switching sports and those returning to the sport. After a 750-metre swim in Schwarzsee, the 18-kilometre cycling route is divided into six 3-kilometre laps. The climb up to Seebichl is a defining feature of the race, creating sporting excitement and a special atmosphere along the route. The event concludes with a 5 km run along the lake – two large laps and one smaller one.

The Gamsstadt Relay Triathlon offers companies the perfect opportunity to get active together. In the corporate triathlon, colleagues share the swimming, cycling and running disciplines and experience the triathlon together as a team. The event combines sporting challenge with team spirit, making the Kitzbühel Triathlon an attractive option for companies and work colleagues alike.

• 1.00 pm | Elite Women Super Sprint | Semi-final 1
• 2.00 pm | Elite Women Super Sprint | Semi-final 2
• 3.50 pm | Elite Men Super Sprint | Semi-final 1
• 4.50 pm | Elite Men Super Sprint | Semi-final 2
• 5.50 pm | Elite Men Super Sprint | Semi-final 3 

• 12.30 pm | Open Sprint Triathlon 
• 3.00 pm | Gamsstadt Relay & Corporate Triathlon
• 5.00 pm | Elite Women Super Sprint | FINALS
• 6.00 pm | Elite Men Super Sprint | FINALS 

• 08:00 | Kitz Tri Games Austrian Championships | Pupils C (10–11 years)
• 08.45 am | Kitz Tri Games Austrian Championships | Pupils B (12–13 years)
• 10.10 am | Kitz Tri Games Austrian Championships | A (14–15 years)
• 11.50 am | Kitz Tri Games Austrian Championships | Juniors + Youth (16–19 years)
• 1.45 pm | Kitz Tri Games | Pupils E (6–7 years)
• 2.05 pm | Kitz Tri Games | Pupils D (8–9 years)
• 3.15 pm | Austrian Championships Provincial Relay

During the event, there will be temporary traffic disruptions in the areas of Lebenberg, Steuerberg, Schwarzseestraße, Reitherstraße, Seebichlweg, Bichlachweg, Lebenbergstraße, Achrainweg and the surrounding streets. The exact times of the road closures will be announced in good time. 

We would ask you to take extra care on these routes in the weeks leading up to the triathlon, as an increased number of cyclists is expected. 

You can find all information regarding traffic disruptions and road closures here. 

The Kitzbühel Triathlon will take place from 19 to 21 June 2026.

The triathlon events take place around Lake Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel. The swimming, cycling and running courses are all situated in the area around Lake Schwarzsee, ensuring short distances, excellent visibility and a unique atmosphere.

All races are free to watch for spectators. You are free to watch the races from along the course and in the spectator areas. 

Yes, with the Sprint Triathlon, Kitzbühel offers a competition that is particularly well suited to amateur athletes and those returning to the sport. The course consists of a 750-metre swim, an 18-kilometre cycle and a 5-kilometre run. 

Registration takes place directly via the official website triathlon-kitzbuehel.com. You can register for the Kitz Tri Games, the Sprint Triathlon and the Gamsstadt Relay / Corporate Triathlon. The registration deadline is 12 June 2026. 

Yes, as part of the Kitzbühel Triathlon, there will be temporary traffic disruptions on several roads in and around Kitzbühel. The exact closure times will be published in good time, and we would ask everyone to take extra care in the run-up to the event due to increased cycling traffic. 

Yes, specific organisational rules apply to triathlon participants. You can find detailed information for participants online at triathlon-kitzbuehel.com.

Yes, there are designated parking areas around the event site:

• Pfarrau – approx. 10 minutes’ walk – free of charge
• Car parks at the EUROTOURS building – approx. 6 minutes’ walk – free of charge
• Car park between the EUROTOURS and Red Cross buildings (Sundays only)
• Kellerwiese next to EUROTOURS – approx. 6 minutes’ walk – chargeable

The car parks are unstaffed. We therefore recommend that you take your bicycles with you in your vehicle and stow them securely.

Please also note the driving and parking restrictions in the immediate vicinity of Schwarzsee.