Wörthersee Halbmarathon
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Race Day
Feels warm
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
The Lowdown
The Wörthersee Halbmarathon is the main race of the Kärnten läuft weekend in Carinthia, Austria. It starts in Velden at 9:00 on Sunday, follows the south shore of the Wörthersee and finishes at the Running City at the Metnitzstrand in Klagenfurt. The 2026 edition on 30 August was the 25th anniversary, with elite fields that included defending champion Matthew Kiplimo Lagat. The weekend also offers a quarter marathon, a night run and family, women's and children's runs. Pacemakers, refreshment stations, an athlete shuttle and clothing transport are provided, and the Kleine Zeitung is the title sponsor. Kärnten läuft 2027 is planned for 27 to 29 August, which puts the half marathon on Sunday 29 August.
Questions about the Wörthersee Halbmarathon 2027
When is the Wörthersee Halbmarathon 2027?
Sunday, August 29, 2027.
What time does the Wörthersee Halbmarathon start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Wörthersee Halbmarathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration closes about ten days before the race; late entry in the Running City on Friday and Saturday only.
What is the Wörthersee Halbmarathon course like?
80 m of total elevation gain. It passes Velden, Süduferstraße and Klagenfurt Metnitzstrand.
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