Last year Linzathlon 2022 and Innsbruckathlon 2022, this year naturally had to be a step up. And as „little Monks“ and „ambition seekers“, it was only natural to run the Beat The City races as a complete series this year - not just to mark the 10th anniversary of the Grazathlon. So after the Obstacle course in Linz now the Grazathlon 2023 in the (Beat The City) series.

As Graz is quite a distance away from us, we combined the running event with a short weekend trip with Hotel stay – really good food and the somewhat different Sightseeing tour in Graz ;).

Auf die Plätze, fertig, los: Die Anfahrt nach Graz

We weren't travelling quite as fast as the two of them through the obstacle course on the train to Graz, but we still wanted to test out the journey.

Admittedly, the journey takes by train to the Styrian capital is much longer than, for example, to the city centre. by car. Nevertheless, travelling by train is much more relaxed for us, as we don't have to worry about staying focused or finding parking at our destination. As our hotel was right next to Graz Central Station, it was the easiest and most uncomplicated solution.

Ab nach Graz …

Of course you can also travel to Graz by car (you may have to factor in the toll fee!) or by plane. You can find more detailed information about travelling to and parking in Graz on the Graz tourism page.

„1st Labstation“: Design Hotel Daniel Graz

As already mentioned, the hotel is located Daniel Graz right next to the main railway station. So it was only 150 metres from the main station We had to walk until we were welcomed at reception by the very friendly hotel staff and were able to check in straight away.

Style & ambience

Urban, smart, luxurious - This is how the Design Hotel Daniel in Graz presents itself, from the reception to the various room categories. The rooms from 79,- € are invitingly designed, and thanks to the small space available open & smart interior design ein gemütliches Feeling. Bedenkt, dass eine offene Gestaltung evtl. einhergeht mit etwas weniger „Privatsphäre“. Wenn ihr eurer Begleitung also (noch) nicht so Nahe steht, empfehlen wir einzelne Zimmer zu buchen.

Large selection at the breakfast buffet at Daniel Graz

The Large selection at the breakfast buffet at the Hotel Daniel was not just a feast for the eyes. A „small“ excerpt from the breakfast buffet:

Gebäck (Körndl-Weckerl, Croissants, Kipferl,…),
(Sauer-)Gemüse, Antipasti, Obst & Kresse
Wurst
Frischkäse, Weichkäse, Schnittkäse usw.
süße & herzhafte Aufstriche
Joghurt, Overnight-Oats, Müsli, Cornflakes, Toppings & Nüsse
Grieskoch, Kaiserschmarren & Kuchen
Kuhmilch, Reismilch, Mandelmilch & laktosefreie Milch
Ei-Variationen
Heißgetränke wie Kaffee & Tee
Fruchtsäfte (in großen Gläsern )

The Breakfast at the Designhotel Daniel Graz is both as Hotel guests as well as for external visitors to enjoy. Booking recommended!

Obstacle course & exploring the city on the side: That was the Grazathlon 2023

As you may already know, these are the Beat The City sporting events at Obstacle courses across the cities of Linz, Graz and Innsbruck. You can choose whether you 10+ obstacles on the approx. 5 km running course you want to cross. Or the 20+ obstacles at a distance of about 10 km conquered.

Past some of the most important Places of interest of the respective state capitals and the audience. Ob ihr diese in eurem „Lauf-Delirium“ mitbekommt ist eine andere Sache Egal ob Junior, Gruppen jeglicher Art, Laufbegeisterte oder Extremsportler – gemeinsam sind auf jeden Fall alle Hindernisse schaffbar!

Would you like to find out more about the Beat The City runs? In our article on the first city run in this series in Linz this year, Eli answered a few questions: foodora Linzathlon 2023 - we fought and made it!. Schnell hin!

The course of the GRAWE Grazathlon 2023 

The running event to cheer on and cheer for

Not only as a participant in the you get a Sightseeing tour in a class of its own. The running event in Linz, Graz or Innsbruck is also for the public one City exploration & entertainment, that you certainly don't often have!

As a spectator you can enjoy a cosy place at your Favourite obstacle and thousands of Experience success. Are you a motivational talent? Then you definitely belong at the front of the audience to support the athletes. cheer on and join in the excitement to be able to. Or, thanks to the well thought-out layout of the route by the Beat The City event team and the multiple cycle & pedestrian crossings, even accompany part of the route and by the way support. Especially in urban centres, as in this case at the start and finish point in Augarten, there are often several obstacles within a small radius in quick succession.

Because runners understandably have „priority“ on some roads, you often choose to take the road with you. creative ways to be at the next obstacle on time as a „fan“. This gives you the chance to find (detours) routes, but also shortcuts, corners and nice spots in the respective get to know the city, that you might never have seen otherwise. This allows you to experience the city in a completely different way!

10 years of Beat The City-Run in Graz - The anniversary edition

„It starts in Linz“, then the party started in Graz! One of the most extraordinary running events in Austria began a few years ago with the first Grazathlon. With this year's Grazathlon 2023 the City Run was organised for the tenth time. 6,660 participants - more than ever before - took on the challenge this year. Run through Graz. In the Event arena in the Augarten wurde das Jubiläum gebührend mit Live-Moderation, DJ und ausgelassener Partystimmung gefeiert.

You can find our short video about the Grazathlon 2023 here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Your sporting spirit has been awakened and you would like to take part in the Linzathlon, Grazathlon or Innsbruckathlon 2024. You can find all the information on the official Beat The City website.

„2nd Labstation“: venues for vegans in Graz

„I recently read “For all grain-fed people" on a menu, including Japanese soba buckwheat noodles (according to the innkeepers, of course). „wegan or whatever it's called, so none of the cattle inside“).

The fact that vegan dishes are no longer just for people on a purely vegan diet and don't always have to be completely exotic is proven, for example, by the 100 % vegan burger chain „Swing Kitchen“. They can now be found in Vienna, Innsbruck, Munich, Berlin, Bern and also in Graz.

Nach ca. 940 calories burnt and 180 metres in altitude the Grazathlon, the hunger was great.

So nutzten wir die Chance die Energiereserven mit geschmacklich wirklich sehr köstlichen (veganen) Burgern, Nuggets, Pommes, richtig geilen Dips (Basilikum-Lemon-Dip ), Getränke-Flatrate und Kaffee mit Kuchen wieder aufzuladen. Das ist uns damit mehr als gelungen!

Vegan pizza in Graz

Also „Don Camillo“ at the various locations in Graz shows that you don't have to be a purely vegan restaurant to be able to offer good pizzas with vegan cheese, alongside other delicious pizzas, pasta, salads and more.

Ein Salat war riesig und hätte sicherlich als Beilage für zwei Personen gereicht. In gewohnter Italien-Manier durfte man sich diesen selbst-dressieren .

Buon Appetito!

Sources & copyrights: 

Press releases: https://beatthecity.at/presse/
Further contents: https://beatthecity.at/
Photos: Sportograf

Der Beitrag Wochenendausflug zum GRAWE Grazathlon 2023 erschien zuerst auf muats drawig.

Wir waren zwar nicht erster und auch nicht unter den Top-Plätzen, aber wir waren trotzdem Gewinner – für uns selbst, denn wir haben den foodora Linzathlon wiedermal bezwungen. Gemeinsam.

Dieses Jahr waren es laut meiner Apple Watch 9.77 km and 162 metres in altitude. I have burnt a whopping 610 calories in einer Zeit von 1 Stunde und 20 Minuten. Tatsächlich hätten wir ein paar Minuten noch rausholen können, hätte es bei manchen Hindernissen nicht ein bisschen gestaut – wir liefen also nicht auf Zeit, sondern aus Spaß. 

Who has already read my report from last year weiß, dass wir zufällig auf dieses tolle Event gestoßen sind. Damals hatten wir Tickets gewonnen und liefen deshalb mit. Dieses Jahr war es anders, denn wir haben uns bereits im Herbst für alle 3 Läufe angemeldet. Nämlich für den foodora Linzathlon, the GRAWE Grazathlon and the Innsbruckathlon.

What is the foodora Linzathlon 2023 anyway?

With the Beat The City Apply are obstacle courses in the city centres of Linz, Innsbruck and Graz. The routes are all about 10 km long and include 20+ natural and artificial obstacles. Die Städte werden für den Verkehr gesperrt und durch unzähliges Sicherheitspersonal und Polizist:innen bewacht und kontrolliert. Top Leistung und super Arbeit, was das entire staff here!

In addition to children's competitions, there are main races for adults in various categories and starting blocks. From professional athletes to groups who just want to „get through somehow“, everyone is represented.

NEW this year

For the first time since 2023 5 km competitions - This means that even less athletic enthusiasts can enjoy a little bit of that Ninja Warrior feeling. 

What if I can't manage an obstacle?

That is absolutely no problem! As long as you are not in the first starting block (top athletes fighting for first place), you are allowed to help. It stands Explicitly the fun and if you fail an obstacle, it's not a problem - you won't be disqualified. There are so many helpful athletes on the entire course who are very happy to help others overcome the obstacles.

I want to start in the elite starting block, what do I have to consider?

Basically you will find here all information about the elite starting block. You must either have already completed one of the Athlons in a certain time or have an official competition time.

Men: 5+ km run with a pace of under 4:20 minutes

Women: 5+ km run with a pace of under 5 minutes

You can find our short video of the Linzathlon 2023 here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Map foodora Linzathlon 2023

How much does the beat the city application cost?

The prices depend on the time of registration - the earlier you book, the cheaper the prices. The price for next year without discount is currently € 62,- plus chip fee. If you want to register for all 3 competitions, you currently pay € 245,- (as of 23.05.2023). 

Directions to the foodora Linzathlon

Die Anfahrt gestaltet sich ziemlich einfach. Wenn man, wie wir, mit dem Zug anreist, kann man bis 12:30 die Straßenbahn bis zum Hauptplatz nutzen. Wer später dran ist und bereits am Vortag seine picked up his starting number at the Linzerie, kann den Startpunkt auch problemlos zu Fuß erreichen. Das dauert vom Hauptbahnhof ausgehend ca. 30 Minuten.

Enquire about public transport right here

Organisation of the Linzathlon 2023

Organisatorisch war der gesamte Linzathlon mal wieder top – man hatte die Möglichkeit, sein Gepäck im Arcotel aufzubewahren. Es gab beim Startpunkt genug Sitzmöglichkeiten und am Ende vom Lauf konnte man use the showers of the park pool.

All the refreshment stations were well placed and stocked with water, energy drinks and bananas. At the finish there was also Red Bull in a can and Dr Boehm Magnesium Sport drinks.

Tatsächlich habe ich trotz der super Organisation 2 Kritikpunkte: Es gab im Bühnenbereich dieses Jahr keine Leinwand für die Zuseher um das Event durchgehend mitzuverfolgen und auch wenn es oft mehr Werbung als Nutzen ist, habe ich das klassische Startsackerl ebenfalls vermisst.

Fotografen und Kameras waren mehr als letztes Jahr platziert – das fand ich richtig klasse! 

My summary of the foodora Linzathlon 2023 - was it worth it?

Auf jeden Fall. Ich kann den Lauf absolut weiterempfehlen. Jeder der gerne mal etwas neues probieren möchte, oder sich selbst etwas beweisen will, ist hier absolut richtig aufgehoben.

Es ist ein Bewerb indem man vollgas geben kann und zugleich mit Hilfsbereitschaft anderen eine große Freude bereitet. Ich werde definitiv diese Bewerbe noch einige Male laufen und einen netten Nebeneffekt hat es auch noch: für eine kleine Gebühr bekommt man danach extrem tolle Fotos vom Sportsographers. I have shown you a few of them in this article.

Now the question arises: will I see you at the start next time?

Sources & copyrights: 

Press releases: https://beatthecity.at/presse/

Further contents: https://beatthecity.at/

Photos: Sportograf

Der Beitrag foodora Linzathlon 2023 – wir haben gekämpft und es geschafft! erschien zuerst auf muats drawig.