Release from 08.09.2025
Over 900 participants, exciting victories and an incredible atmosphere // Save the Date
After a weekend full of thrilling competitions, outstanding athletic performances, and unforgettable moments, the 26th World Games of Mountainbiking came to a successful close on Sunday. More than 900 participants from nearly 20 nations competed in the disciplines of Marathon, E-Marathon, and the popular Junior Trophy, taking on the sporting challenges in the breathtaking mountain scenery of Saalbach Hinterglemm.
Top-class races and emotional victories
The marathon highlight on Saturday delivered gripping contests across all five distances. The royal discipline over 80 kilometers and 3,720 vertical meters demanded everything from the athletes – here, Sarah Marquardt and Aaron Wilhelmi claimed the prestigious overall victories. Also highly competitive was the Marathon 58 with 3,005 vertical meters, where Barbara D Introno and Tobias Kirchberger came out on top. On the 42-kilometer course with 2,040 vertical meters, Bianca Somavilla and Noah Laschewski triumphed. A special highlight this year was the return of the popular 31-kilometer distance with 967 vertical meters – victories went to Nina Gunther and Lorenz Pfleger. The shortest race, the Marathon 21 with 780 vertical meters, was dominated by Sandra Pink and Timo Brandl.
E-Marathon and Junior Trophy as crowd favorites
The E-Bike Marathon over 42 kilometers and 1,700 vertical meters once again enjoyed great popularity. In this category, Laura Gruber and Josef Feuerstein triumphed with impressive times.
On Sunday, the spotlight belonged to the youngest talents at the Junior Trophy. Numerous kids up to the age of 13 mastered their races on the circuit in six age categories and were cheered on enthusiastically by the crowd.
Voices from the event
“The World Games of Mountainbiking have once again shown what makes our region one of the leading bike destinations: exciting races, an incredible atmosphere, and an international field of participants,” summarized Wolfgang Breitfuß, Managing Director of the Saalbach Hinterglemm Tourist Board. “We are proud to host this unique event year after year.”
Pedaling for a good cause
As in every year, the event also supported a charitable initiative. A donation sum of €17,000 was raised for Debra – Aid for Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa (‘Butterfly Children’).
Save the Date!
The success story continues: The 27th World Games of Mountainbiking will take place from September 10–13, 2026, in Saalbach Hinterglemm.