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  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Krems an der Donau
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weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
7:49/km

5:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
68/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
44 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

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weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon?

The weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon is described as net downhill.

Where does the weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon route go?

The weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon route starts at Emmersdorf an der Donau (B3 near the recreation centre); marathon start 10:00 and finishes at Krems an der Donau. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Danube River, Emmersdorf an der Donau, Spitz an der Donau, Weissenkirchen and Wosendorf-Joching. World Athletics certified course through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau valley.

What should runners know on race day for the weinmalig WACHAUmarathon (Krems) Marathon?

Clothing/baggage is transported from the start area to the finish area in Krems; free entry to the Badearena Krems with showers and changing facilities is included. The B3 through the Wachau is closed to traffic from 08:00 on race day. 12. Pacemakers powered by Top Times are positioned at the front of each start block.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • Historic
  • Countryside
  • Vineyard

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Net Downhill
Technicality
Non Technical
Net elevation
3 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
2:12:32 (John Kipngeno Rotich)
Women's course record
2:33:32 (Karina Szymanska)
Field size
Around 7,500 participants across all events (the 25th edition in 2025 had more than 7,500 finishers).

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
Finish line officially closes at 15:30; intermediate cut-offs at Grimsing 11:30, Spitz 13:00 and Durnstein 14:30 (marathon starts 10:00).
Qualification status
No qualifying time required; open mass Participation event.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
12
Pacers
Pacemakers powered by Top Times are positioned at the front of each start block.
Bag drop
Clothing/baggage is transported from the start area to the finish area in Krems; free entry to the Badearena Krems with showers and changing facilities is included.
Closed roads
The B3 through the Wachau is closed to traffic from 08:00 on race day.
Medal
Commemorative finisher medal included for every finisher.

Access and course status

Start
Emmersdorf an der Donau (B3 near the recreation centre); marathon start 10:00
Finish
Krems an der Donau

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Danube River, Emmersdorf an der Donau, Spitz an der Donau, Weissenkirchen, Wosendorf-Joching, Durnstein-Oberloiben, Unterloiben, Stein-Mautern, Krems an der Donau
Notable features
  • World Athletics certified course through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau valley
  • 12 aid/energy stations along the marathon route
  • finish at Krems with included Badearena access, massage and pasta party

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 68Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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