Thomas Geierspichler denies half marathon

Paralympic champion Thomas Geierspichler is the first to set out on the course directly in front of Mirabell Palace on Sunday. For the first time since 2013 he is back in his home race. In order to ensure a safe course of the race, he can enjoy his own start two minutes before the marathon and half marathon leaders.

His appearance at the Running Festival in the City of Mozart demonstrates what an optimal stage the Anifer finds on the Salzburg half-marathon route as part of the Running Festival in the City of Mozart. However, Geierspichler not only plays an important role in Salzburg's largest active sports event on Sunday, but also on Saturday evening in the Coca-Cola integration run.

Living inclusion

Integration and inclusion are very important at the running festival in the city of Mozart. More than 550 runners, including the national floorball team from Special Olympics Austria, will take part in the Coca-Cola integration run on Saturday evening, starting at 6:45 p.m. Under the motto "One Mile for a Smile", together with the organizer, they send out a strong signal for integration and inclusion and at the same time support eight charitable projects of the charity partners of the Salzburg Marathon - all for the benefit of needy children in Austria, Africa, South America and India . Thomas Geierspichler, who, thanks to his outstanding career achievements, exemplifies successful inclusion in sport like no other Austrian, will give the starting signal for the Coca-Cola integration run.