Experience the autumn classic for the whole family: The ultimate running feeling, thousands of enthusiastic spectators, and a unique flair! Year after year, in October, the most popular run in the southwest of Austria takes place in Graz. At the foot of the Schlossberg, with the start and finish in front of the opera of Graz, the route passes the most beautiful squares of the Styrian capital and is therefore a running sightseeing tour. With numerous competitions taking place within this event, you don’t have to be a marathon runner to get your money’s worth. It does not matter if young or old, beginner or professionals, there is something for everyone. In this four-day event, sport and exercise are not the only things being foregrounded. Following the motto of “grab your running shoes and your shopping bag”, the shopping experience in the city centre of Graz is part of the experience.
Date: Sunday, 12. October 2025
Time of start: 10.05
Time of finish: 14.00
Start/finish: Opernring/Opera
Distance: 21,1 km (AIMS meassured)
Benefits & Goodies: Duffle bag with Goodies, Medal
The route of the well-known Styrian race runs through the Styrian capital and impresses with its varied surroundings and with the unique experience of running through the inner-city of Graz, with thousands of spectators cheering for you.
Starting block quarter marathon: Start 09:50 am
Starting block elite: Start 10:00 am
Starting block 1: Start 10:00 am
Marathon and relay marathon finish time: < 4.30h
Half marathon finish time: < 1.35h
Starting block 2: Start 10:05 am
Marathon and relay marathon finish time: > 4.30h
Half marathon finish time: between 1.35h and 2.00h
Starting block 3: Start 10:10 am
Half marathon finish time: > 2.00h
Only runners with an official race number can enter the start area. You will not lose a second due to the net time classification, even if you start at the back of the field! However, you will hinder more efficient runners if you place yourself in the front (faster) starting block! The wrong starting block classification leads to disqualification!
Please be in your starting block at least 15 minutes before the start.
