The “Forschen(den) Wadeln” team from Salzburg Research took part in the Salzburg Business Run Charity Challenge again this year. 574 participants from 25 companies ran, walked and hiked through the hot summer, covering an impressive total of 131,039 kilometres. The Salzburg Research team contributed a total of 6,978 kilometres, raising around 1,814 euros for children and young people from families experiencing mental health issues.

Running, hiking and walking for a good cause: for three months, employees of Salzburg Research collected kilometres as part of the Salzburg Business Run Charity Challenge. Under the motto ‘Competing against each other for the common good’, the campaign combined sporting ambition with social commitment. At the end of September, the donation cheque was presented to Heidemarie Eher, Managing Director of Commend International, by representatives of the JoJo Association.

268 kilometres per person

The 26 participants from Salzburg Research covered a total of 6,978.19 kilometres. That equates to an average of 268.39 kilometres per person. This secured Salzburg Research 10th place in the overall rankings. At the same time, their sporting achievement translated into tangible support: the Salzburg Research team raised a total of 1,814.33 euros.

A total of 42,453 euros raised

A total of 574 people from 25 Salzburg-based companies took part in the 2026 Salzburg Business Run Charity Challenge. Together, they covered 131,039 kilometres. Thanks to their sporting achievements, the support of the main sponsors and additional round-ups, a total of 42,453.93 euros was raised. The proceeds will go to the JoJo charity, which supports children and young people growing up in families facing mental health challenges.

Participating teams 2026

ACP, AK Salzburg, B&R, Bio Nahrungsmittel, Commend International, Daimler Truck, Digital Elektronik, FH Salzburg, Industriellenvereinigung Salzburg, Kaindl, Kraftvoll, Leitgöb Wohnbau, LeitnerLeitner Wirtschaftsprüfer, mtms Solutions, NeWe Travel GmbH, nic.at, ÖWD, Progress Aussenwerbung, Salomon, Salzburg Research, Salzburger Nachrichten, SKIDATA, Sony DADC, Stepa Farmkran, JoJo Association.

In 2027, the Charity Challenge will celebrate its 10th anniversary

A decade of working together to make a difference for those who need help the most: in 2027, the Salzburg Business Run Charity Challenge will celebrate its 10th anniversary! With its 10th anniversary in 2027 in mind, the initiative aims to make an even bigger difference and bring a sparkle to children’s eyes. The organising committee is calling on all Salzburg-based companies, clubs and institutions to become part of this movement: regardless of the size of the organisation, every team transforms the kilometres they run into real help, giving children in need hope and support.

Further information on the initiative is available at www.charity-challenge.at.

Übersetzt mit Hilfe von KI