"The Linz Marathon is my pinnacle moment!"
The city of Linz is gearing up for the 23rd Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon, scheduled to take place on April 12th and 13th. This year's event has set a new participation record with 1,667 registrations, attracting around 19,000 participants in total.
The marathon will feature nine main competitions, including the Oberbank Marathon, the Fussl Modestraße Half Marathon, the Generali 5K, the Fischer Brot Inline Skating Half Marathon, the Ascendor Handbike Half Marathon, the Hyundai Relay Marathon, the LINZ AG Quarter Marathon, the ÖGK Junior Marathon powered by ORF Radio OÖ, and the Fischer Brot Inline Skating 10K.
The races will commence at various times. The LINZ AG Quarter Marathon starts at 8:30 on the Voest-Autobahn bridge, followed by the Generali 5K at 8:45 at the Lentos Kunstmuseum, height of the Generali Building. The Fussl Modestraße Half Marathon starts at 9:30 on the same bridge, while the Hyundai Relay Marathon starts at the same time. The Fischer Brot Inline Skating Half Marathon and the Ascendor Handbike Half Marathon both start at 8:00 on the Voest-Autobahn bridge. The ÖGK Junior Marathon powered by ORF Radio OÖ starts from 12:00 at the Donaupark Linz.
Notably, the new Mayor of Linz, Dietmar Prammer, will participate as a relay runner in the marathon events. The finish of all running competitions will be at Hauptplatz Linz, while the finish of rolling competitions will be at Phönix Theater.
The marathon will see the participation of 21 international top athletes, including five peacekeepers, aiming to break the course record. However, the runners from Kenya, among the international participants, are not explicitly listed or identified in the provided search results.
Participants can pick up their starting materials and late register at the Marathon Sports Fair, which will take place from April 11th to 14th at TipsArena, Ziegeleistraße 76, 4020 Linz.
This year's marathon promises to be an exciting event, filled with competitive spirit and camaraderie. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon is an opportunity to join a vibrant community of runners and enjoy the beautiful city of Linz.
