GaPa Everesting Festival
Trailrunning festival on the Eckbauer with 8,848 vertical meters – one Mount Everest in a single go
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Everesting on the Eckbauer
The GaPa Everesting Festival takes place on the Eckbauer in Garmisch-Partenkirchen – a popular mountain station on the edge of the Wetterstein massif, accessible by the Eckbauerbahn. After an internal pilot edition in 2025 with invited athletes, 2026 will see the public premiere for the trailrunning community. The idea: a festival format that translates the "Everesting" tradition from cycling into trail running.
The Format: 8,848 Vertical Meters in One Go
Participants complete 18 identical laps of 3.3 km and 503 vertical meters. This results in a total distance of 59.4 km and exactly 8,848 vertical meters – the official height of Mount Everest. The ascent follows a 3 to 5 meter wide, technically easy trail with good overtaking opportunities. The descent is handled by the Eckbauerbahn with a maximum travel time of 12 minutes – only the ascent counts towards the ranking. The first lap is shortened.
Three Competition Formats
- Solo – one person completes the entire distance of 59.4 km and 8,848 vertical meters.
- 2-person relay – two athletes share the 18 laps flexibly.
- 3-person relay – three people share the laps, with one always on the course.
GaPa500 – The Beginner Format
For trail running beginners, there is the leaner GaPa500 format with a reduced distance/number of laps. With this, the organizer aims to open the event beyond the elite to the broader trail running community.
Atmosphere and Limitation
With a deliberately limited 300 starting places, the festival remains a comparatively intimate event. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, as a winter sports and mountaineering resort, provides a prominent stage for such a premiere format. Registration opened on December 12, 2025, at noon; the festival runs with staggered start times and a cut-off time on Saturday.
GaPa Everesting — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is the public premiere: after an internal pilot event in 2025, the trailrunning festival on the Eckbauer opens its doors to the community for the first time. 300 starting places, including solo, 2-person and 3-person relays, plus the leaner GaPa500 beginner format.
Registration opened on December 12, 2025, at noon. Competitors will complete 18 laps of 3.3 km and 503 vertical meters – 59.4 km ascent, 8,848 vertical meters (Mount Everest!), descent each via the Eckbauerbahn (max. 12 min, not included in the ranking).
Staggered start times on Friday, May 8, 2026 (9:00, 9:15, and 9:30 AM). Cut-off on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Award ceremony around 11:00 AM.
Programme GaPa Everesting 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026 — Start
- 9:00 AM — first start wave Solo, Relays, and GaPa500
- 9:15 AM — second start wave
- 9:30 AM — third start wave
- Ascent via trail (3.3 km / 503 vertical meters per lap, 1st lap shortened)
- Descent via Eckbauerbahn (max. 12 min, not included in ranking)
- Catering points, medical support, and drop bag service
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — Finale
- 12:00 PM — cut-off time
- Final laps for solo and relay participants
- approx. 11:00 AM — award ceremony
Formats
- Solo: 18 laps, 59.4 km ascent, 8,848 vertical meters
- 2-person relay: Flexible division of laps
- 3-person relay: 3 people, one always on the course
- GaPa500: Beginner format with reduced distance
Detailed route and regulations available on the organizer's website.
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Practical information — GaPa Everesting
Getting There
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is directly accessible by train (approx. 90 minutes from Munich). From the station to the valley station of the Eckbauerbahn is about a 15-minute walk or a short bus transfer. By car: A95 Munich–Garmisch, exit Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Registration
Registration via the organizer's website; starts on December 12, 2025. 300 starting places, regularly sell out quickly.
Logistics
Ascent via trail, descent via Eckbauerbahn (max. 12 min. ride, not included in the ranking). Catering points and medical support are set up. Race documents, drop bag, and supplies are organized by the event team.
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Where it takes place GaPa Everesting
Eckbauer, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Eckbauerbahn, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen