Road RunningNordic WalkingBoston Marathon Qualifier

Marathon de Wachau

Road Running and Nordic Walking covering 11 km to 42.2 km with up to 182 m D+ in Krems (Lower Austria, Austria)

LocationKrems an der Donau, Lower Austria, AustriaShow on map(48.4092° N, 15.6142° E)
Date & StatusSeptember 26, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +182 m

Marathon de Wachau is an endurance sporting event in Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria, AT focused on Road Running and Nordic Walking. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races, Relay, City Run.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +182 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +182 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +118 m D+), Half Marathon (Nordic Walking) (21.1 km, +118 m D+), and Road Running 11 km (11 km, +67 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for September 26, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (wachaumarathon.com).

Official website
Marathon de Wachau in Krems an der Donau (Work: "Wösendorf in der Wachau, 20210728 1207 0688", Photo: Jakub Hałun, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Wösendorf in der Wachau, 20210728 1207 0688" · Photo: Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesRelayCity RunForest

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+182 m540 m - 616 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+182 m543 m - 619 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+118 m546 m - 596 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon (Nordic Walking)Nordic Walking21.1 km+118 m549 m - 599 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 11 kmRoad Running11 km+67 m552 m - 580 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+182 m D+
Elevation loss
-182 m D-
Altitude range
540 m - 616 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+182 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS48.4092° N, 15.6142° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 540 m to 616 m above sea level (+182 m D+, -182 m D-)

Peak: 616 m·at 14.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
540 m565 m591 m616 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km616 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marathon de Wachau take place?

Marathon de Wachau takes place in Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria, AT (start area at coordinates 48.4092° N, 15.6142° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for September 26, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Marathon de Wachau?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +182 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +182 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +118 m D+), Half Marathon (Nordic Walking) (21.1 km, +118 m D+), and Road Running 11 km (11 km, +67 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon de Wachau?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +182 m of elevation gain and -182 m of elevation loss, ranging between 540 m and 616 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Marathon de Wachau?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (wachaumarathon.com).