Neusiedler See Marathon takes place on Sun, Sep 27, 2026 in Illmitz, Austria. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 27, 2026
- Start
- Illmitz 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Neusiedler See Marathon is an extremely flat autumn running event held in the UNESCO World Heritage region of the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park, starting and finishing at Strandbad Illmitz.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Neusiedler See Marathon demands sustained aerobic endurance over a standard 42.2-kilometer running distance on an extremely flat profile.
Aerobic endurance
Covering the full 42.2-kilometer marathon distance requires a high level of cardiovascular capacity and sustained running efficiency.
Pacing consistency
The extremely flat course profile eliminates major climbing breaks, requiring the athlete to maintain a steady, uninterrupted muscular effort from start to finish.
Given the duration of a full marathon, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and sustain performance.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Neusiedler See Marathon is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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