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📍 Krems an der Donau, Austria
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WACHAUmarathon
marathonhalfunescowine regiondanubescenicautumnAIMS/World Athletics certified
Distances
42K · 21.1K · 11K
Profile
Rolling
Surface
Road
Slots
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Visa
Schengen
Time limit
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The WACHAUmarathon is an autumn marathon in the UNESCO-listed Wachau valley; more than 8,200 runners took part in the 26th edition in 2026, and the next is on 26 September 2027. There is a marathon, half marathon, 11 km quarter marathon, relay, Nordic walking half and a junior race. The course follows the Danube from Emmersdorf to Krems — flat, fast and stunning, past terraced vineyards, castle ruins and riverside villages. It is quick, too: in 2026 Kenya's Christine Njoki set a half marathon course record of 1:08:17. The Wachau means Melk Abbey, the ruins of Dürnstein where Richard the Lionheart was held captive, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling wines and its famous apricots.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in September
11–21°C
mild
Mid-September in the Wachau is mild, ideal for running past the vineyards.
Starter pack 2025
- bib with timing chip
- finisher medal
- technical t-shirt
- goody bag
Standard starter pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Krems an der Donau race expo
day before the race only
Bib pickup the day before.
Registration opens
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Registration closes
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Current price
TBC
Status checked
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Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Airports
VIE · 75 min
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