On September 12, 2024, the Salzburg Business Run got over 5,000 participants moving despite the rain. With up to 7,000 participants in recent years, the Salzburg Business Run is one of the largest sporting events in the region. In order to ensure the safety of the runners and to be able to handle the start more professionally, the organizer this year relied on Axess’ many years of expertise and technology.
New technology for more safety and efficiency
In order to make the runners’ starting phase more efficient and to avoid overcrowding, six mobile gates were installed at the starting area. These ensured that a maximum of 400 runners could enter the starting area at the same time. As soon as the first starting group had started, the gates were closed and the next 400 starters were able to gather and start together at a different time. The crowding and overcrowding known from previous events were successfully avoided.
Internationale Expertise
Axess access systems have already been successfully used at major international events such as the most recent European Football Championships in 2024 (stadiums with Axess technology during the European Championships: Dortmund, Cologne & Leipzig). Likewise at the Olympic Games in Paris, where the Austrian House, the German House and the Lichtenstein House relied on the access and accreditation software from Axess. The use of Axess solutions at the Salzburg Business Run demonstrated Axess’ commitment to supporting local events at home with its global expertise. With the introduction of the new running start solution, participants could look forward to a safe and smooth event.
In addition to the technological contribution, Axess was also represented in sports: a total of 27 company employees ran the 5.9 kilometers in the rain at 7 degrees and demonstrated the company’s team spirit.
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