Wachau Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, shifting winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 53°F to 59°F, with humidity at 74%, suggesting a need for hydration. Wind will start as a headwind from miles 1-2, transitioning to a tailwind from miles 3-4 and again from miles 16 and 20 to the finish, providing beneficial support in later segments. Adjust pacing in the early miles to conserve energy against the headwind and stay alert for crosswinds throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Wachau Marathon runs along the Danube River through Austria's Wachau valley, a UNESCO World Heritage wine-growing region. The course starts in Emmersdorf and finishes in Krems an der Donau, following the river downstream on a flat, fast, World Athletics-certified route. The race also includes a half marathon starting in Spitz an der Donau and an 11 km quarter marathon starting in Achleiten, both finishing alongside the full marathon in Krems. First held in 1998, the 2026 edition is organized by WACHAUmarathon GmbH under lead sponsor Brooks.
