Kids & Juniors Race

For young cross-country skiers

kids & juniors race

The race for little cross-country skiing heroes

Thursday, 26 March 2026

At the Kids & Juniors Race in Galtür, young cross-country skiing talents show what they are made of! As part of the Galtür Nordic Volumes, children and young people can take part in an age-appropriate race in free technique or classic style – open to anyone who enjoys exercising in the snow.

The course lengths are perfectly tailored to the age groups: for the youngest participants, the course is 350 metres long with a gentle 5-metre elevation gain per lap, while older children and teenagers race 730 metres with an 11-metre elevation gain – exciting, safe and child-friendly.

Whether it's their first racing experience or little pros in action: the focus here is on the joy of cross-country skiing. What's particularly nice is that participation is free and everyone receives a prize at the award ceremony – because every child is a winner.

Secure your place!

Kids & Juniors Race

5 good reasons

why you should participate in the kids & juniors race

Fun cross-country skiing: playful races – the focus here is on enjoying the sport.
Open to all & free of charge: whether you're a beginner or a budding talent – participation is free.
Everyone is a winner: all children receive a prize at the award ceremony.
Age-appropriate distances: short, safe routes depending on age group – ideal for beginners.
Part of Galtür Nordic Volumes: in the middle of the big event – standing in the spotlight like the grown-ups.

all information about the Kids & Juniors Race

Start / finish	Galtür Winkl (next to Intersport Wolfart)
Length, height	Children (K7 & K8): 350 m \| 5 metres in altitude / round Students & youth (K9 - S15): 730 m \| 11 metres in altitude / round
Race format/discipline	Sprint - free technique/classic Public race (open to all including athletes with ÖSV code) Qualification – Decisions made on site depending on the number of participants Final – Decision made on site depending on the number of participants (usually 10 to 12 children per final race)
Streckenprofil	GPX-Download
Ratings	Not a FIS/ÖSV race, does not count towards the Austria Cup
Refreshment	tea and water at the start and finish area

All routes and starting times may be changed by the organiser at short notice.

distances per classification category

Category	Qualification	Final Runs
K7 und K8 f/m	½ round (350 m)	½ round
K9 und K10 f/m	1 round (700 m)	1 round
K11 und K12 f/m	1 round (700 m)	1 round (700 m)
S13 und S14 f/m	1 round (700 m)	1 round (700 m)
S15 f/m	1 round (700 m)	1 round (700 m)