Nordic Walking Halfmarathon
September 15th, 2024 / 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 15th, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Start time | 10:00 am |
| Start | Spitz an der Donau |
| Finish | Krems |
| Distance | 21,0975 km |
| Entry fee | € 55,- price jumps: late entry (from September 6th): € 85,- |
| Registration | possible until September 6th |
| Late entry | possible on Sept. 11th (in Vienna) & Sept. 14th (in Krems) |
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Start
The race officially begins at the same time as the marathon on Sunday, at 10:00 in Spitz.
The starting line is in the immediate vicinity of the ship landing stage in Spitz.
Be there and experience the unique flair of the half marathon start in Spitz with a view of the Danube.
From Spitz to Krems
The WACHAU 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 half marathon route begins in Spitz and continues downstream on the B3 towards Krems.
In addition to the rapid route, the unique scenery of the Wachau is the “star” of the WACHAUmarathon!
You will pass numerous attractions on the way to Krems.
Transponder timing
All runners need a time measurement chip, which you will receive together with your race number bip.
Transportation to the half marathon start in Spitz
There are four possible ways to get from Krems to the start of the half marathon in Spitz.
The bus, ship and train 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.
Departure: 08:00
Krems train station
Departure: 08:30
Krems train station
Departure: 09:00
Krems train station
Travel time approx. 20 minutes.
The use is only permitted to participants who booked a train transfer at the registration.
There are 3 trains going from Krems to Spitz. Train 1 and 2, see “Special Trains from Vienna”. Third train see below.
It is a 700m walk from the train station to the starting line. Please follow the signs
|
Trainnumber |
16958 |
| KREMS A. D. DONAU | 08:15 |
| Campus-Kunstmeile | I |
| Stein-Mautern | 08:20 |
| Unterloiben | I |
| Dürnstein-Oberloiben | 08:26 |
| Weißenkirchen | 08:33 |
| Wösendorf-Joching | I |
| Spitz a. d. Donau | 08:40 |
The use is only permitted to participants who booked a train transfer at the registration.
It is a 700m walk from the train station to the starting line. Please follow the signs.
| Special trains | ||
| 540 seats | SREX 14882 | SREX 14886 |
| Wien Meidling (U6) | 05:48 | 06:18 |
| Wien Südtiroler Platz | 05:54 | 06:24 |
| Wien Mitte (U3, U4) | 06:01 | 06:30 |
| Wien Praterstern (U1, U2) | 06:05 | 06:35 |
| Wien Handelskai (U6 und S-Bahn) | 06:10 | 06:40 |
| Wien Floridsdorf (U6) | 06:15 | 06:45 |
| Korneuburg | 06:27 | 06:56 |
| Stockerau | 06:44 | 07:09 |
| Krems a. d. Donau | arr 07:28 | dep 07:51 |
| Krems a. d. Donau | arr 07:45 | dep 08:00 |
| Campus-Kunstmeile Krems | I | I |
| Stein-Mautern | 07:51 | 08:06 |
| Unterloiben | I | I |
| Dürnstein-Oberloiben | 08:00 | 08:15 |
| Weißenkirchen i. d. Wachau | 08:07 | 08:22 |
| Wösendorf-Joching | I | |
| Spitz a. d. Donau – Start Halbmarathon & NWHM 10:00 | arr 08:15 | arr 08:30 |
Departure: 07:45
Krems-Stein
Arrival
09:15 in Spitz
Capacity
400 people (seats)
Important:
Runners should be at the ship station at the latest 20 minutes before departure.
Shuttle buses will bring you from the parking lots and shuttle center at the Krems train station to the ship station in Krems-Stein
Arnsdorf Ferry
You can also travel from Krems with your own vehicle to Arnsdorf (southern bank of the Danube B33) or have someone bring you there and take the ferry (for free) across the river. CAUTION: Due to a rock fall, the approach from the east side is restricted. Take some extra time!
Limited parking!
No guarantee that the river can be crossed before the starting time.
Attention
The race route B3 is completely closed traffic as of 8:00.
Status: September 2024
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.
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 7 Hydration/Energy Stations along the entire marathon route.
During the half marathon you can refill your energy reverses at:
| kilometer | ||
| 2,1 | 5,7 | 9,5 |
| 12 | 13,9 | 16,4 |
| 19,2 | ||
Equipment
We ask all nordic walkers to use standard nordic walking sticks.
Please make sure to use rubber caps on the ends of the poles to dampen the noise.
Fairness
We point out that the Nordic Walking competition is not supervised by judges.
The organizer can therefore not punish running or other technical walking violations.
We appeal to your athletic fairness and ask you to refrain from running in the Nordic Walking competition.
Thanks you very much.
