Muckenkogel-Berglauf

The Muckenkogel-Berglauf is a mountain race in Lilienfeld, Austria, beginning at the valley station and ascending Muckenkogel. It commences on a Thursday morning at 10 AM. The race is short but steep, covering 8.5 kilometers with 730 meters of elevation gain. The course is an uphill effort, not a flat road race, meaning decisive moves can occur early. In the reported event, mountain specialist Stefan Wracek and Mario Sturmlechner set a quick pace from the beginning. Sturmlechner then broke away after 1.5 kilometers, extended his lead, and finished in 42:04, over a minute ahead.