WACHAUmarathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
46–70°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change −197 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The WACHAUmarathon is a point-to-point marathon that runs downstream along the Danube from Emmersdorf to Krems an der Donau through the Wachau valley. The course follows the B3 to Weitenegg, where runners cover a loop, then passes through Spitz on the way to the finish in Krems. It is flat, and the organizers promote it as a course for personal bests. The marathon course holds an AIMS certificate. Twelve aid stations stand along the route, and the 2026 edition drew more than 8,200 runners across all distances. The event is run as the WACHAUmarathon by Brooks.
Questions about the WACHAUmarathon 2027
When is the WACHAUmarathon 2027?
Sunday, September 26, 2027.
What time does the WACHAUmarathon start?
The race starts at 10:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the WACHAUmarathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet.
What is the WACHAUmarathon course like?
60 m of total elevation gain. It passes Emmersdorf, Weitenegg and Spitz.
What is the weather like at the WACHAUmarathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 8–21 °C (46–70 °F).
Is the WACHAUmarathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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