Mozart 100 2023 (UTMB, Austria) - The Most Magical 100k In The World?

[@runningcafe1]

For a very detailed, written account of my experience running the Mozart 100, check out my blog post here: www.runningcafe.online/post/my-experience-running-the-mozart-100km-by-utmb-austria All of the gear I use for running, and to make my videos, is linked in the description. 👟 🎥

[@Mannaz82]

I think I watch this video once a day and every time i watch it at 7:18 in I think "How bloody close was the van to knocking that guy over!?". Doing the Mozart 100 in 3 weeks time so I'm excited and nervous in equal measures as this will be my first 100km. Great video, mate, and I just must remember it's basically an eating competition with distance in between each sitting

[@FilmMyRun]

Fabulous Craig. So glad you enjoyed that. It’s one I’ve not done but it’s always been on my list! You’ve made me want to do it even more. Great job

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Stephen! This was a fantastic course. I'd highly recommend it to you if you can get out to Austria and give it a crack. Would make a brilliant film my run video. Cheers mate

[@reecescott6129]

legendary run craigo, absolutely smashed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Reecey Weecey!!!!!!!

[@Shevock]

Cool way to honor Mozart. To my knowledge he ran distances similar to the 10k, not ultras. There were ultras back then, but they were connected to bars and pubs and gambling.

[@D4ch5hund]

Great video! Well done and thank you for taking us along!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@Caelus8]

Great video. Congrats! Thanks for the motivation.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks for watching!

[@EelcoZomer]

So inspiring to see and part of my own dream to do sometime, ever 😅 respect!

[@daveyearp1499]

Awesome, well done you!. I was in the Mozart Marathon, my first ever event at 63, and just in awe at what you've achieved. 👍

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks very much! Congratulations for your Mozart Marathon. Such stunning views, right?

[@Salve1907]

Very beautiful and useful! thx!

[@suzannetappernaturalintegr4697]

A great overview. Thank you very much.

[@Badpoepert]

Great and well done! I ran the mozart100 too this year and the ascend to Schafberg seemed to last forever. Incredible race and nice to re experience some memories trough this video

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks and congratulations for the race. Yep, that climb was never ending!

[@runningroman]

Niiiice! Thx! denk dir falls das Neis👏👏👏🙌

[@maidstoneharriers5731]

Well in Craig. An epic race and one I'm sure many of the club will be adding to the list after watching this.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated 😊

[@DanielWagnerDW]

Well done 👏 I did the mozart100 last year. Enjoyed it, too.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed it

[@Alba-cv6qz]

Great video Craig - really enjoyed watching all your ultra videos - love your positive attitude - well done on completing as well 👍

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks for watching and for the comment :)

[@bardn5350]

Amazing, I'll definitely be joining you next time!!!

[@runningcafe1]

Cheers beiiiii, defo join next time 🥺

[@jankarel6454]

What an amazing accomplishment! Proper respect to you for your run. And what a beautiful race it was. So glad I subscribed some time back, or likely would have missed this video.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks so much. This was a fantastic run, I loved every minute of it!

[@maisiebarden]

This is so inspiring craig, well done to you boy! Must of been a hell of a challenge 💪

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Maisie! Absolutely loved this race, my favourite yet.

[@GenreFilmsUK]

Looks absolutely superb. Massive well done Craig.

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you!

[@anthonyjpaul]

Amazing! Very well done. Great running, great video, lovely cows. I dnf, timed out after the last big climb, still loved it but gutted not to get to the finish. will be going back next year to try again.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks very much! Sorry to hear about your did not finish but at least you kept going till the very end. It's a very tough course, definitely the hardest I've done so far. Best of luck next year, you got this

[@anthonyjpaul]

Hello again, just back from from Mozart 2024, pleased to say I finished this year. Very different from last year, 16 degs and rained from start to end. Watching your video again it's like a different event!

[@trailrunningphil]

Wow mate. That looked incredible. Huge congrats in getting to the line and sharing your experience with us all. I can’t see how you can go back to the Thames Path after going to a place like that!!! 😂

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks for that, Phil. Much appreciated! The race was nothing short of epic and the views were incredible. Haha, the Thames Path does seem a bit bland in comparison but I will be back to take it on again next year for sure!

[@jaminlonghurst7382]

Great film, looks like one to go one the list.

[@runningcafe1]

Cheers Jamin. You would love this one, fantastic mountain trails and lots of climbing

[@mijzzzz]

Great running,thanks for sharing.

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you!

[@adammay3091]

Great video mate. I've entered for next year. Keep up with the great content!

[@runningcafe1]

Nice choice, you will love it!!

[@adammay3091]

Where abouts did you stay in Salzburg?

[@sturgmanrunning8546]

Ya well done mate looks amazing very inspiring 🎉

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you!

[@alpyoruk]

Congrats man you did it !

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks !!

[@willhogarth9945]

This looked a great race

[@ef6200]

Congrats Craig and nice talking to you for a few Kms towards the end of the race.

[@runningcafe1]

Great chatting to you Elliot, hope you recovered well from the race and the stomach bug!

[@ef6200]

@@runningcafe1 yes all good now and recovery went so well I just signed up to another race in a few weeks🤣

[@adcashmo]

Well done Craig!!!! Unfortunately for me I belong to the 139! I crashed and burned, but as a wise Austrian once said........I'll be back :D

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you! So sorry to hear you were one of the 139 but that's understandable; this was a very tough course indeed! We've all had DNFs also, so you'll only come back stronger. Best of luck for your next attempt, you'll smash it!

[@adcashmo]

@@runningcafe1 Cheers mate ;)

[@jamesholt3081]

No way! Ive been on the start with you at 4 races now and not seen you once. Really wsnt to say hi, thats mozart, thames, 100 hills and another i forget. That schafberg climb was vial right! I stayed in the raddison near the start right on the river ❤

[@runningcafe1]

That's absolutely bonkers. 4 races together and we've never seen each other, what are the odds? The Schafberg climb went on and on and on and on. Honestly thought it would never end haha. Hope you enjoyed your day, it was an epic race!

[@jamesholt3081]

@@runningcafe1 i would have looked for you at mozart if i knew youd be there. You need a race diary video saying where you will be lol. If schafberg had been 10 more mins when i got to the top, id have broken tbf. I found the race harder than 100miles lol

[@ryanevius]

If you liked this one, you'd love the Lavaredo 120. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks for the suggestion mate, I'll look into that one!

[@MrBrownie77]

Great job and really solid video. I’m running the 80k version this year. Any tips on pacing? The first half looks pretty tough so I’m trying to get an idea and not go out too fast. Nice work either way!

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks very much. Good luck for the 80km. Personally, I would use poles at the earliest opportunity and let your arms help your legs. Also, get on your nutrition early. The sun can be brutal out there. If you just want to finish, just enjoy it and focus on the incredible surroundings. Your pace will follow naturally

[@nicmarlow6388]

stunning! brutal and stunning! You looked like you completely enjoyed that and rightly so. Huge well done for getting it done and in such a wonderful way. What is next on your list? (other than a well deserved rest obvs!) :)

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you! It was a fantastic race, definitely my favourite yet 👌 next on the list is race to the stones next week which is another 100k :)

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@runningcafe1 ohh I'm doing RTTS too (50km day 1). What start time are you? I'm not starting til 8.10 which is later than I'd hoped but could be worse. Best of luck, hope you enjoy it, my local turf is the Ridgeway (I live in Oxford so it's nice and close)

[@runningcafe1]

@@nicmarlow6388 No way! I'm not sure what time I'm starting yet as I booked it very late, hopefully not too late. Maybe see you there. Best of luck to you and enjoy your day!

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@runningcafe1 small world! Best of luck, enjoy it, i'll shout if I spot you in the crowd!

[@runningcafe1]

@@nicmarlow6388 Do shout! Be good to say hello :)

[@neilbeacher17]

Great video and result! How did the technical parts compare to UTS? I’m not an fan of rocky, technical courses! Thanks

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks! The terrain was much easier than the terrain in UTS in my opinion. In the Mozart there are a few rocky sections but nothing too crazy, and also some dodgy bits regarding tree routes underneath your feet on some of the climbs but all fine

[@neilbeacher17]

@@runningcafe1 sounds good then. Thanks for the reply 🙏 It’s on the maybe list for 2025!

[@zydrunasjursa9338]

Good job Craig!!! When are you going to run a marathon? Maybe Berlin or Amsterdam? See you.

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you! I'm running the Berlin marathon in September, can't wait

[@zydrunasjursa9338]

@@runningcafe1 See you in Berlin my friend. It's my first major.

[@harveydean7952]

Great video Craig. Congratulations on a fantastic run. I wasnt aware of this race but I'm super eager to participate. I went to a Summer wedding in Ellmau a few years and was blown away by the scenery up there in the mountains. I hope you dont mind me asking a couple of questions? Is there an points based entry criteria (I've only ran 2 x 100km races before)? Did you buy a travel package and if so what was the rough cost? Huge thanks.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Harvey! It was a brilliant race, I'd highly recommend it. There were no minimum entry requirements from memory, although having run a couple of 100ks like you outline is good experience. I'd also recommend some mountain ultras or mountain races for a bit of experience in climbing/technical terrain, if you haven't already done so. No travel package. I booked the flights and accomodation myself. It was quite expensive for the flights as I've been informed this is out of the busy season for Austria, as it's usually very busy in winter with all the skiing.

[@harveydean7952]

@@runningcafe1 - thanks for taking the time out to reply Craig. Best wishes for Berlin. I'll be tuning in to see how you get on.

[@kristinjensen5367]

I am looking at this race for 2024… when i am looking at your footage it seems as the course has a lot of tarmac, is that correct?

[@runningcafe1]

There's a good chunk of it on tarmac, quite a lot is on trails too. Overall, I'd say this is a very runnable course. Enjoy if you book!

[@kristinjensen5367]

@@runningcafe1 already booked! But yes the tarmac is what i dread, it Can be such a leg kommer on a Long distance in a trail race

[@runningcafe1]

@@kristinjensen5367 I think the intervals between trail and tarmac were fairly decent, so it shouldn't be too much of a hinderance hopefully. There is one very long straight of about 3 miles in the latter half of the race, it's covered somewhere in my video, where it's all on road for ages. That being said, I personally found it okay so fingers crossed it's alright for you too. Best of luck when the time comes, it's a top race. Absolutely loved it!