Wachau Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, warming through the race, chance of rain
Mild 56°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 66°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. There's a chance of rain, so have a backup gear plan ready. Moderate humidity at 72% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
The finish is 16 miles from the start, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 56° and finish around 1:55 PM in 66°; typical start-line conditions say 62° then.
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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 full marathon starts in Emmersdorf and finishes in Krems an der Donau on a flat, World Athletics-certified route. A half marathon starts in Spitz an der Donau and an 11 km quarter marathon starts in Achleiten, both finishing alongside the full marathon in Krems. The race also includes a marathon relay and a Nordic Walking half marathon. It is organized by WACHAUmarathon GmbH.
