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Pure sunshine met pure trail running at the Madrisa Trail Klosters presented by LOWA — and on a scale never seen before. With 1,108 registered participants, the event set a new record. Compared to the previous year, this represents 23% growth, and compared to 2023, the number of participants has more than tripled.

Despite this rapid growth, the heart of the event remains unchanged — deeply rooted in the local community, family-oriented in character, and close to the runners. These values are central to the organisation and of great importance. Another key success factor is the start and finish area as well as the expo, located right on Bahnhofplatz in the centre of Klosters. This central setting creates short distances, connects the event with village life, and makes the experience even more intense for both participants and spectators. The atmosphere there is a meeting point, festival venue, and sporting hub all in one — an enhancement that goes far beyond the sporting aspect alone.

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Pure sunshine meets pure trail running at the Madrisa Trail Klosters presented by LOWA, and all expectations were more than exceeded.

With 815 participants, registration numbers more than doubled. Together with the new start and finish area in the heart of Klosters on Bahnhofplatz, the event reached an entirely new dimension. Particularly pleasing was the growth in the established distances, as well as the strong participation of German athletes.

In the T54 elite race, the favourites lived up to expectations: Graubünden native Marco Wildhaber and Swiss triathlete Melanie Hauss claimed victory in the premier discipline. The local hero Nico Dalcolmo, together with Flurina Eichholzer, won the new and already highly sought-after T33 middle distance.

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Four distances, a new start and finish area, and a doubling of participant numbers: the 5th Madrisa Trail Klosters presented by LOWA promises pure trail running and a top-class event on the second weekend of August.

Trails with up to 90% pure singletrack, combined with the spectacular landscape around Klosters, offer all participants and spectators a perfect running experience. A special highlight is the new T11 Trail, which leads along the beautiful Gadäwäg and features a refreshment stop at Hennägadä.

Another standout feature is the new start and finish area directly at Klosters Platz railway station. On Saturday, an expo and various food and refreshment stands will welcome spectators and runners as they cross the finish line. A bouncy castle will also be provided for the kids.

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The Madrisa Trail Klosters 2023 presented by LOWA more than lived up to its reputation as one of the most spectacular trail running competitions. In high temperatures and with a trail percentage of over 90%, the stunning mountain scenery of Graubünden set the stage for an extreme challenge. On the T54, with its 4,000 metres of elevation gain, runners were pushed to their limits. In the end, the Swiss athletes Stephan Zimmermann and Anne-Catherine Rigort claimed victory.

On the T24, however, it was a German double: Fabian Gering of the ASICS Frontrunners and Nadine Hüberl took the wins.

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Spectacular trails set against a breathtaking natural backdrop: the Madrisa Trail Klosters on 19 August 2023 in the Swiss canton of Graubünden promises trail running in its purest form. On the T54 Trail, runners tackle 54 kilometres with over 4,000 metres of elevation gain, featuring an approximately 90% trail section — a true feast for fans of alpine trail running.

Slightly less demanding yet just as appealing is the T24 Trail: a stunning panoramic route above the valley floor of Klosters. It is the ideal entry into the world of trail running — and perfect for those who like it fast.

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