Tactical Foodpack joins Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026
Tactical Foodpack is a proud partner of the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026, a brand-new event connected to the world’s […]
Tactical Foodpack is a proud partner of the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026, a brand-new event connected to the world’s toughest adventure race.
The race takes place May 28–31, 2026 in Mayrhofen, Austria, where athletes from around the world will take on a demanding three-day hike-and-fly adventure race across the spectacular terrain of the Zillertal Alps. Competitors move through the mountains by running, hiking and flying with paragliders, navigating turnpoints high in the Alps while carrying everything they need with them.
For Tactical Foodpack this partnership marks an important milestone. It is the first time in our history that we sponsor an event like this. Which is slightly surprising. Because if there is one type of sport that perfectly matches Tactical Foodpack, it is exactly this one.
Photo ©zooom / Lukas Pilz
A new platform for adventure athletes
The Red Bull X-Alps Challenger was created to test, inspire and prepare new adventure athletes for the sport.
The race introduces a condensed three-day format that captures the essence of the main Red Bull X-Alps event while remaining accessible to new competitors.
Athletes will navigate the alpine terrain around Mayrhofen by foot and paraglider, combining endurance, strategy and flying skill.
The event also promotes equal opportunities with separate rankings for men and women, helping grow the sport and showcase new talent from around the world.
Real energy for the ultimate test of body and mind
Red Bull X-Alps is known as the ultimate test of body and mind.
Athletes move through the mountains for long days, climbing thousands of meters, running alpine trails and flying between peaks. Energy consumption can reach several thousand calories per day. At the same time every gram carried on the back matters. Food therefore becomes part of the strategy.
Three things matter most:
High and long-lasting energy
Lightweight
Simple preparation
Tactical Foodpack meals are built exactly for that. But there is one more thing we care deeply about: taste. Good food is not a luxury in the mountains. When you are pushing your limits, it is motivation.
A Tactical Foodpack freeze dried meal weighs only about 100–120 grams before preparation, yet becomes a full outdoor meal once hot water is added. It can be eaten directly from the pouch with no cooking equipment required.
For athletes moving across the Alps with minimal gear, that efficiency makes a real difference.
Tactical Foodpack on site
During the event the Tactical Foodpack team will be present in the demo area in Mayrhofen with our own tent.
Everyone is welcome to stop by. Athletes, supporters, spectators or anyone curious about Tactical Foodpack. Come say hello, meet the team and get to know the people behind the brand.
There will always be something to taste in our tent, so if you want to try our freeze dried outdoor meals, this is the perfect place.
And for the athletes competing in the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger, one thing is guaranteed. If your Tactical Foodpack supply runs low during the race, you can always refill it directly at our tent.
Help us create better content
If you have registered for the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger and received your free Tactical Foodpack meal, we invite you to test it during training and share your experience with us.
We value real content, real emotions, honest feedback and real taste.
Take your Tactical Foodpack outdoor meal with you on a hike, training run or flight day. Prepare it in the mountains, at a take-off site or wherever your training takes you. Capture the moment in a place that feels special to you. Somewhere you would enjoy seeing yourself, and somewhere others would find inspiring too.
Share a photo or short video on Instagram and tag @tacticalfoodpack so we can see how and where you enjoyed your freeze dried meal.
We are always curious to see where the most tactical outdoor food moments happen.
Registration for the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026 is open.
If there are adventurous men and women among our readers who want to test themselves in this exciting hike-and-fly adventure race, this is your chance.
Register through the official Red Bull X-Alps Challenger page.
When signing up you can also tick a box if you would like to receive a free Tactical Foodpack freeze dried meal to try before the race.
And if you already received your pack and gave it a test run, remember. During the event you can always refill your outdoor meal supply directly from the Tactical Foodpack tent in Mayrhofen.
Photo ©zooom / Lukas Pilz