Weekend trip to the GRAWE Grazathlon 2023

The Beat The City series continued and the next stop was a trip to the GRAWE Grazathlon 2023.

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 ;).

🔴🔴🟢 On your marks, get set, go: the journey to 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.

Off to 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 a cosy feeling. Bear in mind that an open-plan layout may mean a little less „privacy“. So if you are not (yet) so close to your companion, we recommend booking individual rooms. 🚪🚪

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:

🥐 Baked goods (Körndl-Weckerl, croissants, croissants,...),
(Sour) vegetables, antipasti, fruit & cress
🥓 Sausage
🧀 Fresh cheese, soft cheese, semi-hard cheese, etc.
🍯 Sweet & savoury spreads
🥣 Yoghurt, overnight oats, muesli, cornflakes, toppings & nuts
🥧 Semolina cookery, Kaiserschmarren & cake
🥛 Cow's milk, rice milk, almond milk & lactose-free milk
🍳 Egg variations
☕️ Hot drinks such as coffee & tea
🍊 Fruit juices (in large glasses 😋❗️)

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. Whether you notice them in your „running delirium“ is another matter 🤪 Whether you're a junior, a group of any kind, a running enthusiast or an extreme athlete - all obstacles can be overcome together!

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!. Get there quickly! 🏃

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 the anniversary was duly celebrated with live moderation, a DJ and an exuberant party atmosphere. 🎉

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.

According to ⌚️ approx. 940 calories burnt and 180 metres in altitude the Grazathlon, the hunger was great.

So we took the opportunity to recharge our energy reserves with really tasty (vegan) burgers, nuggets, chips, really cool dips (basil lemon dip ❤️), a drinks flat rate and coffee with cake. We more than succeeded! 🫃

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.

One salad was huge and would certainly have been enough as a side dish for two people. In the usual Italian style, you were allowed to dress it yourself 🥗.

Buon Appetito!

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