Relay marathon
September 14th, 2025 / Start 10:00 am
We look forward to welcoming you again to the 25th WACHAUmarathon this year. Here you will find all the important information about the run and route of the relay marathon. You also have the option of downloading the guide for the route as well as loading the entire route into your running watch – in short, the perfect preparation!
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FACTS
| Date | September 14th, 2025 |
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| Start time | 10:00 am |
| Start | Emmersdorf |
| Finish | Krems |
| Distance | 42,195 km |
| Entry fee |
€ 120,- price jumps: late entry (from September 1st): € 150,- |
| Registration | possible until August 31st |
| Late entry | possible on Sept. 10th (in Vienna) & Sept. 13th (in Krems) |
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Start
The race officially begins on Sunday at 10:00 am in Spitz and continues downstream on the B3 towards Krems.
The starting line is located directly next to the ship station in Spitz.
Be there and experience the unique flair of the half marathon start in Spitz with lovely Danube views.
From Emmersdorf to Krems
The WACHAUmarathon running route is enjoyed and appreciated by thousands of hobby runners due to its flat topography. There is hardly an easier and faster stretch than the one between Emmersdorf and Krems. Beginners especially appreciate when there is a running event with no hill or mountain. These ideal topographical conditions enable them to more easily achieve their own personal running goals. On the other hand the WACHAUmarathon can offer performance-oriented runners the perfect conditions for a fast race. In this way the Wachau “track” especially promotes personal best performances.
The marathon starts in Emmersdorf at 10 a.m. at the same time as the halfmarathon gets started in Spitz. The marathon route goes upstream from Emmerdorf on the B3 until the small village of Weitenegg, where the runners will get to the road next to the beautiful danube and turn downstream back to the starting point in Emmersdorf. From there on the route follows the B3 until reaching Krems. In Krems you won’t have to run through the city any more which makes the marathon both: more attractive and faster!
The relay race can be run in a team of 2, 3 or 4 runners:
2 runners team:
- The start is at the same time as the marathon in Emmersdorf.
- Runner 1 runs 22,9 km.
- The baton is passed at the starting line of the half marathon in Spitz.
- Runner 2 runs 19,3 km to the finish line.
3 runners team:
- The start is at the same time as the marathon in Emmersdorf.
- Runner 1 runs 22,9 km.
- The baton is passed at the starting line of the half marathon in Spitz.
- Runner 2 runs 12,2 km to the loop in Durnstein.
- The baton is passed to runner 3, who runs 7,1 km to the finish line.
4 runners team:
- The start is at the same time as the marathon in Emmersdorf.
- Runner 1 runs 7,4 km.
- The baton is passed at the starting point of the marathon in Emmersdorf.
- Runner 2 runs 15,5 km to the starting line of the half marathon in Spitz.
- Runner 3 runs 12,2 km to the loop in Durnstein.
- The baton is passed to runner 4, who runs 7,1 km to the finish line.
Attention handover:
The waiting area for the handover is approx. 10 meters in front of the timing mat at km 7.4; 22.9 and 31.5. The handover takes place when both runners run over the mat at the same time.
Transponder timing
All runners need a time measurement chip, which you receive together with your race number bip.
Travel to the relay marathon start in Emmersdorf
You have various options for getting to the marathon start in Emmersdorf an der Donau.
The bus and trains are included in the entry fee.
You must choose your travel option at the registration. On your bib number you will find your choice and the time.
Please note that the road through the Wachau is closed from 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event and can no longer be used.
Arrival by private car is therefore only possible before 8:00 a.m. via the B3 – at a later point in time only via unblocked roads.
Attention
Relay runner 1 + 2 of the 4 relay go by bus to Emmersdorf an Grimsing.
Departure
08:20 Railway Station Krems
Shuttle Melk to Krems
08:15 Train Station melk
09:30 starting line Emmersdorf
Runners who need transportation to the transfer points in Spitz (starting line of the half marathon) and Dürnstein (loop) should travel by train.
Transfer Spitz:
Trains From Krems:
- Departure
ca. 09:15 – Trainstation Krems - Arrival
ca. 09:45 – Spitz - Departure
ca. 10:15 – Trainstation Krems - Arrival
ca. 10:50 – Spitz - Departure
ca. 11:15 – Trainstation Krems - Arrival
ca. 11:45 – Spitz
There is a 700 m walk to the relay change. Follow the signs!
Transfer Dürnstein:
Trains from Krems:
- Departure
ca. 10:15 – Trainstation Krems - Arrival
ca. 10:30 – Dürnstein - Departure
ca. 11:15 – Trainstation Krems - Arrival
ca. 11:30 – Dürnstein - Departure
ca. 12:15 – Trainstation Krems - Arrival
ca. 12:30 – Dürnstein
It is a 1000m walk from the train station to the starting line.
Please follow the signs.
Runners running to Spitz or Dürnstein can take the train to Krems.
Baggage transport
Baggage transport will be carried out by busses located near the starting area and marked with your event and bib number.
Please have your bib number at hand when dropping off and picking up baggage.
Baggage may be deposited beginning an hour before the event until at the latest 10 minutes before the start.
At the finish line the busses will be located near the conference halls – please follow the signs.
We inform you that only clothing bags distributed by the organizer and marked with name and number will be transported.
We take no responsibility for lost articles, most especially including clothing sacks and the valuables deposited in them.
We recommend putting a change of clothes into the next runner’s clothing bag, which will be handed over in the transfer zone. The end runner can put a clothing bag in the changing room of the conference center in the morning.
Energy stations along the route
Catering during the run is an important element in any runner’s success. For this reason the WACHAUmarathon team works hard every year to provide the ideal availability of liquids and food along the route.
Working with our partners we are able to set up 12 Hydration/Energy Stations along the entire marathon route.
During the half marathon you can refill your energy reverses at:
| kilometer | ||
| 5 (no personal drinks) | 7,5 | 11,7 |
| 15,4 | 20,0 | 23,1 |
| 25,1 | 28,7 | 32,5 |
| 35,0 | 36,9 (no personal drinks) | 39,4 |
