Some races are designated as Health Runs. These races are timed, but there are no official results and no ranking lists.
Instead of an award ceremony, prizes will be raffled among all participants in these events.
The following races will be held as Health Runs in 2026:
- Kleine Zeitung Family Run
- Komperdell Nordic Walk
- Sparefroh Club Bambini Sprint
With this change, we aim to highlight the importance of sport for our health and show that rankings can sometimes be secondary in our daily lives.
The focus is on the shared experience and the joy of participation. Of course, rankings will remain in place for all other competitions to encourage athletic ambition — however, the Graz Marathon stands for the joy of running and togetherness, and we believe our Health Runs are the perfect way to bring that spirit to life for all participants and visitors.
