The Early Years
2006Established in 2006, the Salzburg Marathon is now 20 years old. From its first edition in Salzburg, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Austria.
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Course & Elevation
The Salzburg Marathon features a scenic loop course that showcases the historic city center, the Salzach River, and the surrounding Austrian countryside. The route passes through Mozart's birthplace and offers stunning views of Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Alps. With moderate rolling hills and excellent crowd support, it's a popular spring marathon in Central Europe.
Surface: road Profile: Rolling
Weather
Temperature 16°C
Humidity 68%
Rain Chance 35%
Spring weather with mild temperatures ideal for marathoning. Occasional rain possible but generally pleasant conditions with longer daylight hours.
The Race
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Race Lore
Running Through a Postcard
The Salzburg Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Salzburg and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Europe.
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Registration
Registration Opens November
Registration Closes April
Entry Cost €95-€135
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Fun Facts
- ▸ The course passes through Salzburg's UNESCO World Heritage old town and near Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse
- ▸ Runners experience views of Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of Europe's largest medieval castles, multiple times during the race
- ▸ The Salzach River valley's rolling terrain provides beautiful scenery while testing aerobic capacity without extreme elevation
- ▸ Spring timing in May offers ideal marathon conditions with 15+ hours of daylight and temperatures perfect for Central European racing
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