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.
Linz Donau Marathon 2027 race day
The next Linz Donau Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 11 April 2027 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 50 m of climbing on a very flat layout.
Linz Donau Marathon course route
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 elevation profile
The Linz Donau Marathon course is very flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
Entry requirements
For the Linz Donau Marathon, the race starts and finishes at the Donaupark near the Ars Electronica Center on the Danube.
Linz Donau Marathon course videos
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
LINZ MARATHON 2023 Aftermovie und Highlights
Linz Marathon 2022 Aftermovie & Highlights
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 very flat, with 0 metres of net change from start to finish.
- 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 on www.linzmarathon.at/en/ 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.
- 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 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
