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IRONMAN 70.3 St. Pölten
St. Pölten, Austria
May 23, 2027Date confirmed
113 km
City RunLakes & Ponds
ATRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Lower Austria: Races, Trails & Competitions
8 verified events (4 confirmed dates) and 30 races in Races in Lower Austria with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events84 confirmed dates
Competitions30Races & courses
Distances1 - 113 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Spartan Race St.Pölten
St. Pölten, Austria
June 18, 2027 to June 20, 2027Date confirmed
21 km10 km5 km3 km+3
FestiveKids & Youth Races+6
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Marathon de Wachau
Krems an der Donau, Austria
September 26, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+3
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Wienerwald Ultra Trail
Purkersdorf, Austria
October 9, 2027Date confirmed
89 km44.5 km21.4 km10.7 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
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Hochwechseltrail
Kirchberg am Wechsel, Austria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
78.6 km44.9 km25 km10 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Backwaterman Swimrun
Mitterreith, Austria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33.2 km22.3 km15.35 km7.8 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road
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Pfingstlauf Groß Gerungs
Groß-Gerungs, Austria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
6.4 km4.7 km3.2 km
Kids & Youth RacesCity Run
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Schneeberg Trail
Puchberg am Schneeberg, Austria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
32 km10 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2027 | IRONMAN 70.3 St. Pölten | St. Pölten, Lower Austria, AT | Triathlon | 113 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027 | Spartan Race St.Pölten | St. Pölten, Lower Austria, AT | Obstacle Course Racing | 21 km10 km5 km3 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2027 | Marathon de Wachau | Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria, AT | Road RunningNordic Walking | 42.2 km21.1 km11 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2027 | Wienerwald Ultra Trail | Purkersdorf, Lower Austria, AT | Trail Running | 89 km44.5 km21.4 km10.7 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Hochwechseltrail | Kirchberg am Wechsel, Lower Austria, AT | Trail Running | 78.6 km44.9 km25 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Backwaterman Swimrun | Mitterreith, Lower Austria, AT | Swimrun | 33.2 km22.3 km15.35 km7.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Pfingstlauf Groß Gerungs | Groß-Gerungs, Lower Austria, AT | Road RunningNordic Walking | 6.4 km4.7 km3.2 km |
| Date to be announced | Schneeberg Trail | Puchberg am Schneeberg, Lower Austria, AT | Trail Running | 32 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Lower Austria (Austria, Lower Austria) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 8 public events and 30 individual races, including 4 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include St. Pölten, Krems an der Donau, Purkersdorf, and Kirchberg am Wechsel. Notable events in the selection include IRONMAN 70.3 St. Pölten, Spartan Race St.Pölten, and Marathon de Wachau.
Race distances span from 1 km to 113 km, reaching up to +3,300 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Lower Austria includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Lower Austria?
RunningCompass currently lists 8 verified events with 30 individual races in Races in Lower Austria. A total of 4 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include IRONMAN 70.3 St. Pölten, Spartan Race St.Pölten, and Marathon de Wachau.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Lower Austria?
Events in Races in Lower Austria focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 113 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include St. Pölten, Krems an der Donau, Purkersdorf, and Kirchberg am Wechsel.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Lower Austria?
The most selective courses in Races in Lower Austria climb up to +3,300 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Lower Austria?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.