What began as a small but ambitious race in the nineties has developed over three decades into one of the most famous mountain bike marathons in Europe. In its anniversary year, the Ischgl Ironbike will be held over two days, as in the last two years. On the program: On 8 August the Short Track for licensed riders and the Kids & Juniors Trophy for youngsters, and on 9 August the Ischgl Ironbike Marathon with its four course lengths.

"While in the early years only a handful of participants took up the challenge of a mountain bike marathon, today top athletes and amateur athletes from over 30 nations travel to compete in our breathtaking mountain scenery. Over time, the routes have become longer, more varied and also adapted to the requirements of amateur athletes. We are particularly pleased that our race has become an integral part of the mountain bike scene and has now even achieved international cult status," says Alexander von der Thannen, Chairman of the Paznaun - Ischgl Tourism Association, the organizer of the Ischgl Ironbike. 

The Ischgl Ironbike Marathon, one of the toughest mountain bike races in Europe, takes amateur athletes and professionals along historic smugglers' trails from Ischgl to neighbouring Samnaun in Switzerland. The four routes Extreme (70 km / 3391 m elevation gain), Hard (59 km / 2716 m elevation gain), Medium (44 km / 1882 m elevation gain) and Light (25 km / 659 m elevation gain) ride through the natural scenery of the Silvretta massif. The four race routes are open to all riders, but licensed riders are only classified on the Extreme and Hard routes. At the Ischgl Ironbike Marathon, 41,100 euros in total prize money will be paid out.

Combined classification: Silvretta MTB King and Queen 2025

Those who want to become Silvretta MTB Queen, King, Princess or Prince will start at the M³ Montafon Mountainbike Marathon on July 26, 2025 and at the Ischgl Ironbike on August 9, 2025. The joint Silvretta MTB King classification will take place on the M³extrem and Ironbike Extreme routes, Queen on M³extrem and Ironbike Hard. The Silvretta MTB Prince title is awarded on the M² Demanding and Ironbike Hard routes, Princess on the M² Demanding and Ironbike Medium routes. The fastest men and women will be judged, crowned and royally rewarded at the end of the Ischgl Ironbike award ceremony.

Short Track

Bike spectacle with an exciting head-to-head race on August 8th: in the Short Track, the sprinting bike elite compete in speed and technique over several laps through Ischgl, giving the spectators goosebumps. The line-up for the mass start is based on points. Participants will find out how many times they have to complete the 1-kilometer circuit on the day of the event. Total prize money: 5,400 euros.

Kids & Juniors Trophy

Young mountain bikers aged five to 16 can put their skills to the test at the Kids & Juniors Trophy presented by Volksbank Tirol on August 8. The route length per lap and the number of laps for kids and juniors will be announced on the website in good time before the race. New in 2025: Participation is free for all children and juniors! All participating children will receive great prizes from the race sponsors.

Early bookers can save real money on the anniversary race: Participation in the Ischgl Ironbike Marathon costs 49 euros if you register by May 31, 2025, while the entry fee for the Short Track is 19 euros. The next entry fee jump will take place on August 31.

Source: Media release
Further information: ischglironbike.com