Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Salzburg Marathon is a scenic course through the Austrian city of Mozart, tracing the Salzach river and the baroque old town with the Alps rising dramatically on the horizon. The largely flat-to-rolling profile is reasonably fast, set amid spectacular surroundings. Held in May, it offers mild spring conditions and stunning mountain-and-city scenery. The historic center and alpine backdrop define the day. It suits runners who want a beautiful, accessible Austrian race in a pleasant spring window and don't mind gentle rolling terrain over a fast time.
Course Insight
Salzburg is a scenic marathon along the Salzach beneath an Alpine backdrop, gently rolling through the Mozart city. Pace the rises by effort and soak in the mountain-and-river surroundings. Cool conditions suit racing. The setting is a constant lift. Run the rollers with restraint and the course stays manageable to the finish.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat, lots of turns.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 77m
- Elevation loss
- 72m
- Highest point
- 439m
- Lowest point
- 418m
- Net elevation
- +5m
- Start
- Starts at Rudolfskai, finishes at Hofstallgasse.
- Cutoff time
- 5h 45m
Race History
The Salzburg Marathon was established around 2004, a scenic course through the Austrian city of Mozart, tracing the Salzach river and the baroque old town with the Alps on the horizon. Its largely flat-to-rolling profile amid spectacular surroundings gave it real beauty. From its founding it grew into a popular spring event. Held each May, it draws a field to the stunning setting.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Salzburg/W.A. Mozart (SZG), Munich (MUC)
- Best area to stay
- The Altstadt for atmospheric stays near the route, the Neustadt for charming central options, and the outskirts for value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; walk from central hotels to the start.