Linz Donau Marathon
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Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon
The Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon is a major sports event in the city of Linz that has been held since 2002. It attracts up to 20,000 participants and features a fast running course. The event includes a variety of competitions held over a weekend, catering to different disciplines and age groups.
The event offers several running distances and categories:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Relay Marathon
- Quarter Marathon
- 5K Run
- Handbike Half Marathon
- Inline Skating Half Marathon
- Junior Marathon
- Special Olympics Run
Additional classifications are available for school runs, fire department members, and state championships. The organizers provide several services for athletes, including refreshment stations, medical care, and pacemakers to help runners maintain specific tempos. For a fee, participants can also have their name and finish time engraved on their medals.
Preparation for the race is supported through local running club training sessions and lactate tests. On the day of the event, music is provided along the route and a family area is available for visitors. There is no distribution of race numbers on the Sunday of the marathon; participants must collect them in advance. The use of bicycles, carriages, or Nordic walking poles on the course is not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
