PIUT Camp

with Benedikt Hoffmann & Lukas Kocher

PIUT Camp Übersicht

PIUT Camp

4 – 7 June 2026

The PIUT Camp with successful mountain, trail and ultra runners Benedikt Hoffmann and Lukas Kocher is your chance to take your trail running to the next level! Early June offers perfect conditions to prepare specifically for the PIUT and improve your skills.

All information at a glance:
- When: 11–14 June 2026
- Where: Galtür, Tyrol
- Prerequisite: You should be able to cover a distance of 10 km on flat terrain in around 70 minutes.
- Trainers: Benedikt Hoffmann & Lukas Kocher
- Included: Script on the most important lecture topics & welcome package
- Number of participants: max. 25 people (min. 10 people)

Programme & highlights:
- Workshops: Technique training, instructions on measuring your pulse
- Lectures: Training theory, nutrition, competition planning
- Group running training
- ASICS test van on Saturday morning

More information!

Programme overview

Lectures, workshops, running training

Thursday, 4 June

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Arrival
Meet and greet and introduction to Benedikt & Lukas
Presentation of the programme
Dinner together at the hotel

Friday, 5 June

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

lectures
- Motivation ist alles! The Benefits of Running
- Ideas for training theory
- Training control for amateurs and professionals – heart rate, lactate and VO2 measurement: what helps me when?
Workshops
- Participants test the training control system by measuring their heart rate: Galtür – running route in the village/riverbank

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Lunch break

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

lectures
- Training principles – better performance through greater expertise!
- How do I structure my training in macro and micro cycles? Training planning in practice
Be Active
- Joint running training: Trails around Galtür – e.g. Kopsstausee

Saturday, 6 June

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

lectures
- Trail running training: what is important?
- Planning trail running competitions
Workshops
- Running technique for trail running on the trails around Galtür

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Lunch break

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

lectures
- Adventure talk: "My most extreme trail running experiences"
- Training methods for trail runners
Be Active
- Joint running training: Trails around Galtür – e.g. Berglisee

Sonntag, 7 June

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Workshops
- Stretching and yoga for endurance athletes
- Circuit training for endurance athletes

lectures
- Proper nutrition during training and competition
- regeneration methods
- Sports injuries in runners
Be Active
- Joint final training session: Trails around Galtür – e.g. Panoramaweg
- Afterwards, farewell/departure

PIUT Camp Package

Be there!

All services at a glance:

3 nights' accommodation in the selected category
Use of seminar and sports facilities
Lectures & workshops with Benedikt & Lukas
Daily running and technique training in a group
Script with the most important content
Welcome Package

Places are limited, so secure your spot today and experience your trail running adventure in Paznaun!

Book Package now!

Über den Referenten

Benedikt Hoffmann

All about running

A top-class trail running event like the PIUT also needs an outstanding entertainment programme. To prepare for the event, we recommend joining the PIUT Camp – it‘s an ideal opportunity to fine-tune your running technique and benefit from expert tips.

On the day of the race, you should visit the Expo Area, where renowned brands present the latest industry trends.

Lukas Kocher

Trail runners & organisers with alpine passion

Lukas Kocher has been an enthusiastic trail runner for over 20 years and has mastered numerous challenges, from ultramarathons to stage races.

As the organiser of the PIUT, Tschirgant Skyrun and the Kaiserkrone Trail, he combines his passion for running with alpine experience and a deep connection to the region – creating authentic, nature-oriented trail running experiences.