Salzburg (Austria), Sunday 3 May 2015

The Salzburg Marathon in Austria features a truly grand setting and a flat and scenic course. Approximately 5,000 distance runners took part in the event last year.

Entrants are given the choice between the 10k point-to-point race, the half marathon (one lap), and the marathon (two laps).

The marathon route is accurately measured and IAAF/AIMS-certified, starting and finishing at the imposing cathedral in the beautiful Old Town (pictured).

On its way through the historic centre, along the River Salzach, through rural areas and woods, and around a lovely lake, the route passes a large number of Salzburg's best sights, including the city's most impressive palaces.

Participants in the 10k race run the last ten kilometres of the marathon course. The start and the finish areas are about two kilometres apart.

The time limit to finish the marathon is 5hr 45min. Participants in the full marathon can still decide on the course if they want to cross the finish line after one or after two laps.

The marathon route offers fine views of the Untersberg on the Austria-Germany border.

Details: 12. Salzburg Marathon 2015

Country: Austria

Venue (Map): Salzburg (Munich 146km, Linz 136km, Innsbruck 185km, Vienna 300km)

Date: 3 May 2015 (Sunday)

Race distance: 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km; children's races and 2-mile fun run (on Saturday)

Start (10km): at 8.50 at Freibad Leopoldskron (ca. 2km from the finish area)

Start (21km, 42km): at 9.00 on Residenzplatz

Finish: on Residenzplatz

Race centre: Salzburg Congress, Auerspergstraße 6 (Friday 12.00-18.00; Saturday 10.00-18.00); on Residenzplatz (on the day 6.30-8.30)

Entries: online or by post, fax or e-mail (up to 26 April 2015); late entries on 1 May and 2 May 2015

Entry fees (10km): € 25/27/30/40 (up to 31 Dec 2014/15 Mar/26 Apr/2 May 2015)

Entry fees (21km): € 35/40/45/60 (up to 31 Dec 2014/15 Mar/26 Apr/2 May 2015)

Entry fees (42km): € 45/50/55/75 (up to 31 Dec 2014/15 Mar/26 Apr/2 May 2015)

Timing: ChampionChip — use your own chip, rent a single-use chip (€ 5), or buy a chip (€ 33)

You get: goodie bag, T-shirt, finisher medal; transport of personal clothing for 10k runners

Showers, changing facilities, baggage storage: yes

Prizes: to the first 3 M/F

Award ceremony: at 14.00

Number of finishers 2014: 981 (10km); 2491 (21km); 955 (42km)

Event website (in German, English, and Italian): www.salzburg-marathon.at

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