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BIB start number collection
Schedule & Programme
Route map & profile
Arrival, parking & traffic information
Last-Minute Tips & FAQs
Visitor Information
Weather Forecast
Emergency & Medical Support
Welcome to the running festival in the city of Mozart!
Last Minute Tips & FAQs
Together with our partner Bio Austria Salzburg, we offer you delicious organic food at the running festival in the city of Mozart, which will keep you well-fuelled throughout the exciting event weekend.
Event overview
BIB start number collection
You will receive your start number at the SportMallthe two-day sports and activity fair for the running festival in the city of Mozart. The SportMall takes place in the Volksgarten ice arena, Hermann-Bahn-Promedade 2, 5020 Salzburg.
Opening hours:
- Friday, 15 May 2026: 13:00 - 19:00
- Saturday, 16 May 2026: 10:00 - 19:00
You will receive your start number at the SportMall, the two-day sports and activity fair for the running festival in the city of Mozart. The SportMall takes place in the Volksgarten ice arena, Hermann-Bahn-Promenade 2, 5020 Salzburg.
Opening hours:
- Friday, 15 May 2026: 13:00 - 19:00
- Saturday, 16 May 2026: 10:00 - 19:00
The start number distribution is organised by competition. Numbers can be collected up to one hour before the start of the competition. For the Salzburg Women's Run and the Cup&Cino breakfast run you will receive your starting documents on Friday. For the Cup&Cino breakfast run there is a last-minute start number collection on Saturday, from 7.45 am at the pavilion in the Volksgarten.
Our tip: Come early and discover the offers and trends of our exhibitors at the SportMall
Special case Altstadt GenussRun: The start number collection for the Altstadt GenussRun on Thursday, 14 May will take place directly before the start in the Volksgarten (10-10:30 am near the kiosk).
The correct attachment of your race number is crucial for accurate timekeeping:
- Fill in the back first
- Attach the race number to the outer layer of clothing on your upper body (front)
- The start number must not be bent or twisted
- The number must be clearly visible during the entire run
Important note: For all events except the Altstadt GenussRun, the timing chip is integrated into the start number. There are no race numbers for the Cup&Cino Breakfast Run and the PUMA ShakeOutRun.
Mounting options:
- You will receive four safety pins when you collect your race number
- Alternatively, we recommend the Salzburg Marathon Bib Bits (magnets) for 14 euros, available at the SportMall - reusable for all future runs!
SportMall@Salzburg Marathon
More than just a trade fair - your marathon experience starts here!
The SportMall@Salzburg Marathon is the largest sports and activity fair in Salzburg and therefore an indispensable highlight in the programme of the running festival in the city of Mozart.
The SportMall in the Volksgarten ice arena is not only a meeting point for over 15,000 visitors, but also your perfect introduction to the marathon weekend. Here you can meet like-minded people, discover the latest products and get valuable tips for your training and your performance at the weekend.
Opening hours:
- Friday, 15 May: 13:00 - 19:00
- Saturday, 16 May: 10:00 - 19:00
Discover everything to do with running on 1,800m²:
Schedule & Programme
Route map
| Location | Kilometres | Elite Men | Elite Women | Target time 3:30 h | Target time 4:30 h | Target time 5:30 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferd Hanusch Square | Start | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 |
| Petersbrunnstraße | 1 | 08:33 | 08:33 | 08:35 | 08:36 | 08:37 |
| Hellbrunner Straße | 2 | 08:36 | 08:37 | 08:40 | 08:42 | 08:45 |
| Hellbrunner Allee | 3 | 08:39 | 08:41 | 08:45 | 08:49 | 08:53 |
| Hellbrunner Allee | 4 | 08:42 | 08:44 | 08:50 | 08:55 | 09:01 |
| Hellbrunner Allee | 5 | 08:45 | 08:48 | 08:55 | 09:02 | 09:09 |
| Morzgerstr./Keltenallee | 6 | 08:49 | 08:52 | 09:00 | 09:08 | 09:16 |
| Celtic avenue | 7 | 08:52 | 08:55 | 09:05 | 09:14 | 09:24 |
| Berchtesgadner Straße | 8 | 08:55 | 08:59 | 09:10 | 09:21 | 09:32 |
| Berchtesgadner Straße | 9 | 08:58 | 09:03 | 09:15 | 09:27 | 09:40 |
| Berchtesgadner Straße | 10 | 09:01 | 09:06 | 09:20 | 09:34 | 09:48 |
| Leopoldskronstraße | 11 | 09:04 | 09:10 | 09:25 | 09:40 | 09:55 |
| Firmianstrasse | 12 | 09:08 | 09:14 | 09:30 | 09:46 | 10:03 |
| Zwieslweg | 13 | 09:11 | 09:17 | 09:35 | 09:53 | 10:11 |
| Firmianstrasse | 14 | 09:14 | 09:21 | 09:40 | 09:59 | 10:19 |
| Moosstr./Nussdorferstr. | 15 | 09:17 | 09:25 | 09:45 | 10:06 | 10:27 |
| Neutorstrasse | 16 | 09:20 | 09:29 | 09:50 | 10:12 | 10:34 |
| Reichenhallerstrasse | 17 | 09:23 | 09:32 | 09:55 | 10:18 | 10:42 |
| Lindhofstraße | 18 | 09:27 | 09:36 | 10:00 | 10:25 | 10:50 |
| Elisabethkai | 19 | 09:30 | 09:40 | 10:05 | 10:31 | 10:58 |
| Mirabellplatz | 20 | 09:33 | 09:43 | 10:10 | 10:38 | 11:06 |
| University Square | 21,1 | 09:36 | 09:47 | 10:15 | 10:54 | 11:13 |
| Rudolfskai | 22 | 09:39 | 09:51 | 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:21 |
| Akademiestraße | 23 | 09:42 | 09:54 | 10:25 | 10:57 | 11:29 |
| Hellbrunner Allee | 24 | 09:46 | 09:58 | 10:30 | 11:03 | 11:37 |
| Hellbrunner Allee | 25 | 09:49 | 10:02 | 10:35 | 11:10 | 11:45 |
| Hellbrunner Allee | 26 | 09:52 | 10:05 | 10:40 | 11:16 | 11:52 |
| Morzgerstr./Fürstenweg | 27 | 09:55 | 10:09 | 10:45 | 11:22 | 12:00 |
| Celtic avenue | 28 | 09:58 | 10:13 | 10:50 | 11:29 | 12:08 |
| Berchtesgadner Straße | 29 | 10:01 | 10:16 | 10:55 | 11:35 | 12:16 |
| Berchtesgadner Straße | 30 | 10:05 | 10:20 | 11:00 | 11:42 | 12:25 |
| Berchtesgadner Straße | 31 | 10:08 | 10:24 | 11:05 | 11:48 | 12:32 |
| Leopoldskronstraße | 32 | 10:11 | 10:27 | 11:10 | 11:54 | 12:40 |
| Firmianstrasse | 33 | 10:14 | 10:31 | 11:15 | 12:01 | 12:48 |
| Zwieslweg | 34 | 10:17 | 10:35 | 11:20 | 12:07 | 12:56 |
| Firmianstrasse | 35 | 10:20 | 10:38 | 11:25 | 12:14 | 13:04 |
| Moss road | 36 | 10:24 | 10:42 | 11:30 | 12:20 | 13:11 |
| Neutorstr./Kaserngasse | 37 | 10:27 | 10:46 | 11:35 | 12:26 | 13:19 |
| Reichenhallerstrasse | 38 | 10:30 | 10:49 | 11:40 | 12:33 | 13:27 |
| Lindhofstraße | 39 | 10:33 | 10:53 | 11:45 | 12:39 | 13:35 |
| Lehen Bridge | 40 | 10:36 | 10:57 | 11:50 | 12:46 | 13:43 |
| Rainerstrasse | 41 | 10:39 | 11:00 | 11:55 | 12:53 | 13:51 |
| Hofstallgasse | 42,195 | 10:42 | 11:04 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
Ongoing sightseeing
The Salzburg Marathon route takes runners directly to the most beautiful places in the city. The following eight world-famous sights make it unique and complete a magnificent running experience at the running festival in the city of Mozart.
Experience Salzburg from a new perspective! The Salzburg Marathon not only offers a sporting challenge, but also a unique cultural journey through the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hellbrunner Allee
Hellbrunn Palace
Leopoldskron Castle
Mirabell Palace
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Cathedral & Residenzplatz
Mozartplatz
Festival Theatre
Pacemaker
Our pacemakers will help you to achieve your desired time at the Salzburg Marathon and the Sparkasse Half Marathon. Follow their lead - they run at a constant pace over the entire distance.
With our experienced pacemakers, you can concentrate fully on your running experience. They are characterised by eye-catching flags and jerseys and guide you through every phase of the race with precise speed control - from start to finish.
3:00
Sebastian Apfelbacher
ENG
"Stay patient!"
Heart Rate
37 BPM
Marathons
100
3:15
Torsten Freese
ENG
Heart Rate
35 BPM
Marathons
60
3:30
Daniel Kirby
AUT
„Train hard, run smart!“
Heart Rate
42 BPM
Marathons
20
3:45
Christopher Greenaway
ENG
“If you are not smiling, then you are doing it wrong.”
Heart Rate
45 BPM
Marathons
137
3:45
Georg Neuhold
AUT
"Because it's fun!"
4:00
Toni da Conceicao
ENG
"Free will leads to top performance!"
Heart Rate
50 BPM
Marathons
90
4:15
Karl Rötzer
AUT
“We do not recover with time, but in the time we run!”
Heart Rate
43 BPM
Marathons
100
4:15
Martin Zhang
ENG
"Sport connects people!"
Heart Rate
50 BPM
Marathons
272
4:30
Petra Niemeyer
ENG
„Just keep running and you'll be one step closer to your goal - giving up is not an option!“
Heart Rate
55 BPM
Marathons
146
4:30
Volker Wittke
ENG
"Never give up!"
Heart Rate
57 BPM
Marathons
194
5:00
Thomas Roessler
ENG
“Run with lots of fun and a loud ‘zig-zag, hoi-hoi-hoi!’”
Heart Rate
41 BPM
Marathons
142
5:15
Florian Rätzer
ENG
"The strenght is to be found in serenity!"
Heart Rate
55 BPM
Marathons
15
The Sound of Running
Many music spots and cheering zones along the half marathon course of the Salzburg Marathon will take you on a special and varied musical journey. While you runners enjoy loud support and motivational boosts, spectators are guaranteed the best entertainment and a unique marathon atmosphere.
Music is an integral part of Mozart's hometown - and the marathon is no exception! Our strategically placed music spots provide the perfect soundtrack to your run and give you an energy boost exactly when you need it most.
Blowsticks
Magic Percussion
Tudo Rem
Drums & Friends
Collective dance bar
Ritmo Nuevo
Gambia Drummers
Sorinatu
Arrival, parking & traffic
Sustainable to the finish - your journey to the Salzburg Marathon
Think about the environment when you travel to the Running festival of MozartCity. Together we can improve the ecological footprint of the event with targeted measures!
Free public transport to the start
Your race number is your ticket! From 15 to 17 May, your start number or start pass is valid as a free ticket for:
- All public urban transport in the core zone of the city of Salzburg
- The S3 railway line (regional trains only)
- ONLY on the day of your competition, without time restrictions
Marathon train: Together to the start!
Are you from the southern parts of the country? Take the special marathon train that leaves on Sunday morning at 5:26 pm in Schwarzach starts and around 6:49 am the Salzburg Altstadt/Mülln railway station achieved - direct connection, atmospheric and motivating!
For hotel guests
As an overnight guest, you benefit from the Guest Mobility Card, which allows you to use public transport throughout the province of Salzburg free of charge during your stay.
Arrival at the SportMall (15/16 May)
How to get to the ice arena in the Volksgarten:
- By public transportTrolleybus lines 6, 7 and 10 ("Volksgarten" stop) or bus lines to the "Äußerer Stein" stop
- On footOnly 15 minutes from the local railway station "Parsch"
- By carNO parking spaces available in the Volksgarten! We recommend the Barmherzige Brüder car park or the Mönchsberggarage (special rate: €4.70 for 3 hours, €7 for 6 hours & €8.50 for 8 hours - get your ticket punched at the information desk).
Arrival at the marathon (17 May)
Private transport is restricted on the day of the marathon in Salzburg. We strongly recommend:
If travelling by car: Park & Ride on the outskirts of the city or Mönchsberg underground car park (special rates as above)
Use of public transport with your race number as a free ticket
traffic information
Salzburg belongs to running enthusiasts on 17 May 2026! Due to the PUMA Salzburg Marathon and all other competitions of the running festival in the city of Mozart, there will be traffic restrictions in the city area. Roads along the marathon route from 8 am to 3 pm and the route of the Hervis 10K CityRun from 8 am to 10.30 am will be particularly affected.
Cyclists and pedestrians should show consideration during the Salzburg Women's Run on 15 May and during the competitions on Saturday afternoon, 16 May. Current route information can be found online - please follow the instructions of the police and marshals.
The running festival in the city of Mozart will bring temporary changes to city transport. Here is an overview for your planning:
Minimal restrictions:
- Friday, 15 May (Salzburg Women's Run, 19:15-20:15): Short waiting times at the Giselakai and on the banks of the Salzach
- Saturday, 16 May (spark7 Junior Marathon, Bunte Sportpalette, Inclusion Run): Hardly any restrictions
Main event day - Sunday, 17 May:
On this day, Salzburg's streets belong to the runners! Please plan accordingly:
- Blue route (marathon, half marathon, relay marathon): 8:00-15:00 closed
- Red route (10K CityRun section): 8:00-10:30 a.m. closed
Important: The routes will be opened in sections as soon as the last participants have passed!
For car drivers:
- Avoid travelling in the city during event times
- Use the designated diversion routes
- Crossing the running course is ONLY permitted under the instruction of the marshals and police
For cyclists and pedestrians:
- Hardly any restrictions, only short waiting times when crossing the running track
- During the Salzburg Women's Run (15 May), we ask cyclists to show consideration for each other on the cycle paths along the banks of the Salzach river
Public transport:
- Special timetable on 17 May
- Special route network map as PDF download
- Detailed information on diversions in the timetable information of the Salzburg Transport Association
Main mapDetailed representation of the city of Salzburg with colour-coded walking routes:
- Blue: Marathon, half marathon and relay marathon (8-15 hrs)
- Red: 10K CityRun additional course (8-10:30 am)
- Green: Women's run course (15 May)
- Blue: spark7 Junior Marathon (16 May)
Emergency Contacts & Medical Support
Medical Support - By runners for runners
You're not quite fit, have a slight tweak or a runny nose? Please come to the Salzburg Marathon Medical Service.
With us, you are in the hands of an expert who understands both sides: Dr Holger Förster is taking over the medical care of the Salzburg Marathon 2026.
Who is behind our Medical Service?
Dr Holger Förster is a passionate runner himself and an experienced sports physician. This makes him the ideal contact person for all your health-related questions about your appearance at the Salzburg Marathon weekend.
When and where? Personal consultation during SportMall opening hours (Friday, 15 May from 1 to 7 p.m., Saturday, 16 May from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
On race day: Medical points at the start/finish and at strategic points along the course.
Rely on professional support - so that you reach your destination safe and sound!
Organic enjoyment for runners and fans
At the running festival in the city of Mozart we offer you together with our partner BioAustria Salzburg delicious organic dishes that will keep you well-fuelled throughout the exciting event weekend.
Our catering partners at a glance:
Two Seasons - The sports bar with cult character
From a simple ice-skating buffet to the hippest sports bar in Salzburg! Enjoy first-class burgers or choose from the extensive menu while watching the sporting action on 8 flat-screen TVs. Two Seasons combines food, drink and entertainment in a unique way.
Speedy Potato - Handmade organic fries (Fri/Sat)
The hand-cut organic Belgian-style fries (double-fried), which are made from regional potatoes, come directly from Gloggnitz. New in the programme: organic chicken nuggets from Rebel Meat. Experience live how the potato is turned into the perfect fries - quality you can taste!
CUP&CINO Coffee House - coffee enjoyment with Mediterranean flair
A well-deserved break with aromatic coffee specialities and culinary highlights. Whether it's an all-day breakfast, a variety of bagel creations or the weekly changing lunch menus - here you will find refreshment and refreshment for the marathon day!
Mondsee farmer's doughnuts
„Many know them - many love them!“ - frically made farmer's doughnuts, whether plain with icing sugar, sweet with jam or apple sauce, sour with sauerkraut or filled, like the calzone doughnuts. Genuine Salzburg organic enjoyment at the running festival in the city of Mozart!
Rudi Pichler
Life is his cuisine - this is how Rudi Pichler presents himself on his website. The passionate chef from St. Georgen near Salzburg focuses on regional and seasonal cuisine as the basis of every composition, expressing his love of nature. When sourcing ingredients, Pichler relies exclusively on regional producers whom he trusts personally.
#OneMileForASmile
The Inclusion Run by Coca-Cola presents running as an open stage for everyone. A colourful field of participants and the charity partners of the running festival formulate a clear and loud statement for integration and inclusion as well as for health in an inspiring togetherness - true to the motto #OneMileForASmile. This highly emotional competition with strong cohesion starts on 16 May at 6 pm in the Volksgarten.
Charity – running & doing good
One Mile For A Smile - The Inclusion Run is the stage for your running heart. Together with our charity partners and their initiatives, support those children and young people in Austria, Asia or Africa who really need your donations.
Charity partners based in Salzburg
Trusted Initiatives
Targeted help for needy children
Bunte Sportpalette
Games, sport and fun in all their variety!
When & where?Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 12-19 h | Volksgarten Salzburg
What you can expect:
- 15 sports to try out directly
- From ball sports to boxing and ultimate frisbee
- Exciting demonstrations on the PUMA stage and at the movement stations
- spark7 Junior Marathon & Inclusion Run by Coca-Cola
The Salzburg sports associations and clubs are looking forward to meeting you!
Salzburg is on the move! Be part of it!
Last Minute Tips & FAQs
Together with our partner Bio Austria Salzburg, we offer you delicious organic food at the running festival in the city of Mozart, which will keep you well-fuelled throughout the exciting event weekend.
Registration for the Sparkasse Half Marathon is closed, as is registration for the spark 7 Junior Marathon, the Cup&Cino Breakfast Run, the PUMA ShakeOutRun and the Inclusion Run by Coca-Cola. These five events are already sold out.
For all other events, including the PUMA Salzburg Marathon, there is the possibility of last-minute registration as long as starting places are available. The registration link remains the same. For all events that are not fully booked, there will be an on-site registration at the SportMall.
Public transport:
We recommend travelling by public transport. Salzburg is easily accessible by train from all directions.
On the day of your race, you can use public transport in the core zone of the city of Salzburg and the regional trains on the S3 railway line free of charge with your start number or start pass. Guests staying overnight in the province of Salzburg benefit from the Guest Mobility Ticket.
Car:
If you come by car, we recommend parking in the Mönchsberg car park. Benefit from discounted parking rates if you have your ticket punched at our information stand. The reduced prices: 4.70 euros for three hours, 7 euros for six hours, 8.50 euros for eight hours.
If you bought the functional shirt at registration, pick it up with your start pass at the Salzburg Marathon merch stand.
You can also buy the exclusive Salzburg Marathon functional shirt there, subject to availability, if you have not booked it with your registration.
We appeal to you to refrain from running with headphones, earplugs or AirPods during the Mozart City Running Festival for safety reasons. To ensure that the event runs safely and that the race runs smoothly on the course, it is essential that all participants are fully aware of the instructions of the moderators, race organisers, course safety personnel and the police and Red Cross emergency services. Anyone running with headphones could easily put themselves in a dangerous situation.
There are six refreshment stations and two water stations per lap. In other words, twice the number on the marathon distance. You can see them on our interactive route map marked.
You will find mobile toilet facilities in the start and finish area at all races.
On Sunday there will also be mobile toilet facilities at each refreshment station.
Yes, the course of the PUMA Salzburg Marathon is officially measured and certified. In addition, the PUMA Salzburg Marathon is registered in the Global Calendar of World Athletics. Therefore, the performances achieved are suitable for the best lists and are recognised, for example, as qualifying times for the Boston Marathon.
The showers in the sports centre Mitte (Ulrike-Gschwandtner-Straße 6) are available to participants. If you have any questions, please contact the information desk. We have marked the route on Google Maps marked.
Visitor information
The spectator experience will reach a new level at this year's PUMA Salzburg Marathon. In addition to the well-known hotspots around the world-famous sights of the city of Mozart, such as Hellbrunn Palace, Leopoldskron Palace or the passage through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Salzburg's Old Town, there will be several cheering zones for all participants, running fans and spectators on 17 May.
The first highlight will be provided by the KingKong Club with its Motivation Zone in front of the Unipark. Cheering zone two is organised by the Jump Dome in front of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. With its Highpoint Zone (based on the famous „Runner's High“), PUMA guarantees special action at Platzl. This spectator-friendly and participant-motivating spot is a special source of energy before the final sections of the course to the finish - or on the second marathon lap.
After crossing the Staatsbrücke bridge with its magnificent view of the old town and Hohensalzburg Fortress, the field reaches the Powerade Zone at Hanuschplatz. After their stakes, the first three runners of the relay teams gather in this relaxation zone and wait for their team member. Together, they set off on the last few hundred metres towards the finish line. Like all runners in the main competitions, they pass the spectator-friendly spot of Uni Athletics, Hervis and PUMA on Anton-Neumayr-Platz - the perfect motivational boost for the approaching finish line.
Further information
Cancelation & change of registration
Here you will find further information on registration, cancelation and change of registration
Training & Preparation
Everything you need to know, to achieve your best performance.
SportMall
Everything a runner's heart desires can be found at the Sport Mall.
Arrival & Parking
Travel relaxed, carefree and above all sustainable to Salzburg. You actively help shape the day with the least traffic in the city of Mozart.
Partner hotels
You can get hotel offers and information about events in the city of Salzburg from our partners.
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