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A four person relay over the full marathon course, with each runner taking one stage of either 15.2 km or 5.9 km.
Two laps of a 21.097 km city loop for marathon runners
Start on the Staatsbrücke in the heart of Salzburg
Riverside running along the Salzach with fresh air and green scenery
The three kilometre straight Hellbrunner Allee
Courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace
Leopoldskron lake and Lehener Brücke
Mirabell Palace and views of the UNESCO World Heritage old town
Finish on Residenzplatz below the fortress Hohensalzburg
Snowy Eastern Alps as a backdrop
Start / Finish
Staatsbrücke, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Residenzplatz, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Route
Getting There
Expo
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Goodie bag
Pacers
Expo entry
Free public transport
Drink stations
Nutrition stations
Bag drop
Toilets
Shower facilities
Dressing rooms
On the day
Toilets
Showers
Bag drop
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The programme includes the full marathon, the Sparkasse Half Marathon, a four person Powerade Relay Marathon and the Salzburg Women's Run/Walk over 5.5 km, which is split into an under 23 and an over 23 category. The festival also includes a kids run and charity elements.
The course is flat, officially measured and certified by AIMS, and it is marketed as flat and fast, which makes it well suited to runners chasing a personal best. It is also listed as beginner friendly.
Yes. Drink stations and nutrition stations are provided along the route and are included in the entry fee, along with medical assistance.
The city route offers plenty of viewing spots. Popular options include Residenzplatz and the old town below the fortress Hohensalzburg, Mirabell Palace, the Staatsbrücke and the Salzach riverside, Leopoldskron lake and the courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace. There are multiple music and cheering points around the course.
Salzburg, Austria
Friday, May 21, 2027
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€160
entry fee