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This relay run shows we are stronger together

SuuntoRun — 9 tetor 2020

The AlpsFrontTrail relay run marked history and celebrated how far Europe has come.


© Nicolas Holtzmeyer

 

Ten athletes from Germany, Austria and Italy took turns to run the historic 850 km frontline where Italian and Austrian troops fought during the First World War.

They have completed the epic adventure run that aimed to observe Italy’s annexation of South Tyrol 100 years ago and to also celebrate how far Europe has come since the hostilities and wars of the 20th century.

Teams of two took turns to run, carrying a baton with a Suunto 9 attached, while the rest of the athletes visited the historic sites of the former frontline and talked to local people about the history.

The 850 km run, with 55,000 m of elevation gain, began in Grado, an Italian seaside town, and finished in Stelvio Pass in northern Italy.

AlpsFrontTrail initiators Philipp Reiter and Harald Wisthaler shared updates about the team’s progress and experiences. Check out short videos from each of the seven days running below!

 

Day one

 

Day two

 

Day three

 

Day four

 

Day five

 

Day six

 

Day seven

 

Day eight

 

Review the adventure on Instagram or at AlpsFrontTrail!  

 

Lead images: © Philipp Reiter