Important information PUMA Salzburg Marathon

Please read the following information carefully. The better informed you are when you arrive at the Running Festival in Mozart City, the more relaxed your appearance at the PUMA Salzburg Marathon 2026 will be.

Before the race

How does the bib pick-up work?
  • You will get the bib numbers at the SportMall in the Volksgarten ice arena. The opening hours are: Friday, 15 May, from 1pm to 7pm & Saturday, 16 May, from 10am to 7pm.
  • Please bring your start pass with you. We recommend „digital“ collection using the QR code to save on printing - as a small token for environmental protection.
  • Only in justifiable exceptional cases and with advance notification by e-mail you can pick up your bib number on Sunday morning from 6.30 to 8 am in the Volksgarten ice arena!

Should the back of the race number be filled in?
  • We recommend that you complete the reverse side. It is for your security.

How does timekeeping work?
  • A timekeeping chip is integrated into the bib numbers, which our timekeeping partner Datasport uses to measure the running times.
  • There are no additional costs for you, the timekeeping chip is included in the registration fee.
  • Very important: Please wear your bib number on the outermost layer of clothing on the front of your upper body and do not remove or damage the adhesive strips!
  • The bib number is your distinguishing feature during the race and therefore also serves your safety in an emergency. Good visibility on the chest is therefore very important.
  • Bib tapes are not permitted!
  • Please take four safety pins with you to attach your bib number when you collect it!

Is it possible to register on site?
  • Yes, registration is still possible online via the Datasport platform up to and including 14 May. If race numbers are still available, it will also be possible to register on site during SportMall opening hours.

Is it necessary to re-register from the marathon to the half marathon?
  • No, in this case no re-registration is necessary. You can even decide during the race whether you want to run the second lap or whether you want to cross the half marathon finish line after the first lap.
  • You will automatically be included in the half marathon ranking. We even offer you this if you have to give up during the second lap. You will then be included in the Sparkasse Half Marathon ranking with your half marathon split time.

Where is the self-catering delivered?
  • You can hand in your water bottles at our information stand in the ice arena - on Friday and Saturday during SportMall opening hours or on Sunday by 7 am at the latest (also in the ice arena!).
  • Design your bottles creatively so that you can easily recognise them while running.
  • Mark them with the correct refreshment point numbers so that we can place the bottle where you want it. Here you can find the detailed plan of the catering stations.
  • At each station, the FIRST table is provided for the participants' own catering!
© PUMA Salzburg Marathon / Alexander Schwarz

At the race

Where is the start?
  • The starting signal for the PUMA Salzburg Marathon will be given on Sunday, 17 May at 8:30 am on the Staatsbrücke together with the Sparkasse Half Marathon.
  • You can tell which starting block you will start from by the colour coding on your bib number. It is compulsory to start from the starting block indicated on your registration form and marked on your bib number.
  • The starting line-up is located in Schwarzstraße. Access to the starting line-up is via the Marko-Feingold-Steg or the Müllner Steg coming from the old town.

How does the start procedure work?
  • The starting field will be divided into four blocks to ensure a smooth process, with the start taking place in three waves.
  • The starting signal for the green and orange starting blocks sounds at 8.30 am.
  • The starting signal for the red starting block sounds at 8.35 am.
  • The starting signal for the blue starting block sounds at 8.40 am.

Where can the starter bags be handed in?
  • You can collect your starter bag in the inner courtyard of the University of Salzburg under the arcades. There are two entrances - addresses: Hofstallgasse 4 and Universitätsplatz 1.
  • Our team looks after the stand from 7.15 am to 2.30 pm.
  • Only the official Sparkasse starter bags labelled with the start number will be accepted.
  • Other bags, rucksacks and personal luggage can be handed in separately for a fee (€5 per item).

Which pacemakers are in the race?
  • Pacemakers for finish times of 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 and 5:15 hours are on duty at the PUMA Salzburg Marathon.
  • They are easily recognisable by their orange flags.
  • Information about our pacemakers you can find here.

When is the deadline to finish the race?
  • The finish for the PUMA Salzburg Marathon is at 14:15.

Where are the changing rooms and showers located?

Where is the medal engraving located?
  • You can have your medals engraved in the inner courtyard of the University of Salzburg.
  • The service costs 14 euros.