Wachau Marathon takes place on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 in Krems an der Donau, Austria. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Start
- Krems an der Donau 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Wachau Marathon is a scenic point-to-point race through Austria's UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, offering a fast and flat course along the Danube River from Emmersdorf to Krems.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Wachau Marathon requires sustained pacing over a full marathon distance along a fast and flat course.
Distance durability
Covering the full 42.2 km distance demands robust musculoskeletal endurance and efficient pacing to maintain speed over several hours.
Pacing discipline
The flat profile along the Danube River removes major climbing challenges, making consistent execution and strict adherence to target splits the primary physical focus.
A sustained effort lasting several hours requires consuming 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and 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 Wachau Marathon is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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