Course Map
About this Race
The Linz Marathon is a flat, fast course through the Austrian Danube city, tracing the great river and the city's boulevards before a lively finish in the heart of town. The level profile and smooth roads make it a strong personal-best target. Held in April, it offers cool spring conditions ideal for racing. The riverside setting and enthusiastic crowds define the day. It suits the PB chaser who wants a fast, accessible Austrian race along the Danube in a pleasant spring window.
Course Insight
Linz is a flat-ish marathon along the Danube through the Austrian city, smooth and runnable on largely level ground. The gentle terrain leaves restraint to you on the open early miles. The riverside setting is agreeable. Conditions suit racing. Pace it evenly and the course rewards a measured effort.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 85m
- Elevation loss
- 81m
- Highest point
- 270m
- Lowest point
- 254m
- Net elevation
- +4m
- Start
- Starts on the VOEST Bridge (Linz highway bridge), in the direction of Vienna.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Linz Marathon grew into its modern form in the 2000s, a flat, fast course through the Austrian Danube city, tracing the great river and the city's boulevards. Its level profile and cool spring timing made it a strong personal-best target. From its founding it grew into a popular event. Held each April, it draws an enthusiastic field along the Danube.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Linz/Blue Danube (LNZ), Vienna (VIE) & Salzburg (SZG)
- Best area to stay
- The city centre for proximity to the route and full hotels, the Old Town for characterful stays, and the Urfahr side for scenic riverside options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; take a tram or walk from central hotels to the start.