Linz Donau Marathon

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Sunday, 11 April 2027

9:00 am start

Distance

42.195 km / 26.2 mi

Riverside urban road

Elevation

Flat · 50 m gain

50 m climbing

Race profile

Overview

The Linz Donau Marathon draws about 3,500 finishers each April along the Danube in Upper Austria's industrial-cultural city. The course passes the Ars Electronica Center, the Lentos Art Museum, and the Danube parklands on flat riverside terrain. April spring weather and a fast Danube-side profile make it Austria's largest marathon.

Linz Donau Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.

Typical participants: Approximately 3,500 finishers

Weather: Cool to mild spring
7–12°C · humidity 60–75%
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Course & terrain

Linz Donau Marathon course

Route map and elevation profile for race-week planning.

The Linz Donau Marathon is a very flat Danube loop that starts and finishes at the Donaupark near the Ars Electronica Center and uses both banks of the river and the Nibelungen Bridge. The long riverside stretches are the easiest miles, bridge ramps and Danube-corridor wind are tougher, and spectators are strongest in the Donaupark, around the Ars Electronica area, and on the main bridge crossing.

Linz Donau Marathon route map

Registration

Linz Donau Marathon entry requirements

For the Linz Donau Marathon, the race starts and finishes at the Donaupark near the Ars Electronica Center on the Danube.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Linz Donau Marathon elevation profile?: The Linz Donau Marathon has 50 metres of total climbing and 50 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is flat, with 0 metres of net change from start to finish.
Where can I find the Linz Donau Marathon route map?: This page includes a Linz Donau Marathon course map showing the full 42.195 km route from start to finish. Follows both banks of the Danube through Linz and crosses the Nibelungen Bridge.
How long is the Linz Donau Marathon?: The Linz Donau Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Riverside urban road starting and finishing at the Donaupark near the Ars Electronica Center.
What time does the Linz Donau Marathon start?: The 2027 Linz Donau Marathon starts at 9:00 am local time on Sunday, 11 April 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
Where does the Linz Donau Marathon start?: The race starts and finishes at the Donaupark near the Ars Electronica Center on the Danube.
Is the Linz Marathon flat?: Yes. The Danube valley course is completely flat.
When is the Linz Donau Marathon?: The race is held in April.
What does the Linz course pass?: Runners pass the Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum, and the Danube waterfront.
What is Linz weather in April?: April mornings are cool, typically 6–14 °C (43–57 °F).

Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.

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