The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
The Graz Marathon is a city marathon held every October in Graz, the capital of Austria’s Styria region.
First held in 1993, it has continued every autumn and has also been designated the Austrian Marathon Championships several times.
Alongside the full marathon, the half marathon, quarter marathon and Relay are held,
while the day before features supporting events such as the City Run and children’s and family runs.
The course follows two laps along the Mur past Graz’s university quarter and Old Town,
taking in landmarks including Murinsel, Kunsthaus, Schlossberg and the central square (Hauptplatz).
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
“Hello! This time, I ran in the Graz Marathon in Austria, and I’d like to share a report of the experience.”The writer took part in the 2025 Graz Marathon and recapped the experience, from bib pickup to running around the city course.
“The 31st Graz Marathon was held on 12 and 13 October 2024 as a highlight of the autumn running calendar.”
The 2024 team report states that 25 athletes took part in several events, including the marathon, half marathon, and 10.5 km. It also presents the marathon winning time of 2 hours 53 minutes 27 seconds, the team members' finish times, and the family and team event results.
Quoted from the original · translated
Am 12. und 13. Oktober 2024 fand mit dem 31. Graz Marathon der Herbstklassiker im Laufkalender statt.
Read the original on Running Team Lannach“In the end, my official time was 3 hours 26 minutes 05 seconds.”
Nole#01 ran their first marathon at the 2013 Graz Marathon. They struggled badly after 37 km, but managed pace and held on to finish, clocking an official time of 3:26:05.
Quoted from the original · translated
Schlussendlich war meine offizielle Zeit bei 3:26:05.
Read the original on RUNNER'S WORLD ForumWe translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
MJK Sportmarketing · Highlights
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially
Organizer's pageRACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
| Event | Start | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon42.195km | 10:00 | 6h |
| Half21.0975km | 10:05 | — |
| 10K10.5km | 09:30 | — |
The race starts in front of the Graz Opera House and returns to the same location.
The marathon starts at 10:00 AM on Sunday, heading north along the Mur via Theodor-Körner-Straße,
Grabenstraße and Weinzöttlstraße before turning at the northern turnaround point near Weinzöttl Bridge.
It then follows the river via Schönaugürtel and Conrad-von-Hötzendorf-Straße to the southern turnaround point near Graz Ostbahnhof (East Station),
before passing Hauptplatz and Herrengasse and returning to the Opera House, making a two-lap course.
The route is generally flat, with continuous urban sections, and aid stations are positioned throughout the course.
The time limit has a six-hour time limit, and passage through the finish closes at 4:00 PM.
Not yet confirmed in the official race guide
This may change for the next edition.
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
Bring your registration confirmation to receive bib and the starter package.
For the children's events, packages are handed out at Citypark on Saturday (09:30~12:00), and after 13:00 at the info tents at the start and finish.
Graz Hauptbahnhof, then tram Line 1 to Kaiser-Josef-Platz/Oper, near the start
Start/finish near the Graz Opera in the city center; two-loop course through the University quarter, Schlossberg, Murinsel, Kunsthaus, Altstadt. Race date Oct 11, 2026 confirmed (event runs Oct 9-11), Marathon starts 10:00 AM.
Organizer discourages driving into the center; recommends Park & Ride or the GrazMobil app.
Same area, near Oper Graz — accessible via tram Line 1 from Hauptbahnhof
On race Sunday, tram lines 1, 5, 7, 13, 20, 26 are replaced by buses along the Herrengasse course section due to closures. Bib doubles as free public transit ticket race day.
No dedicated runner shuttle; public transit (with rail-replacement buses) plus recommended Park & Ride (8 locations around Graz, ~€12.50 for 24h parking+transit).
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
In mid-October, daytime temperatures in Graz are generally 12–16°C, falling to around 3–7°C in the morning and evening.
The city has an oceanic climate, with warm summers and cold winters, but the race season can bring a wide daily temperature range, so a light layer is useful.
The course is a two-lap course along the Mur River and through the Old Town.
It is largely flat, with no major hills.
The Opera House, used for the start and finish, is in the city centre and within walking distance of Graz Central Station.
The bib must be collected before the race on Friday or Saturday at the large Hervis Citypark sports shop.
Times are local to Graz. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
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It was held on Sun, October 11, 2026. The next race is Sun, October 10, 2027.
It takes place on Sun, October 10, 2027 in Graz, Austria.
The main event costs €65.
Marathon · Half.
The race starts at 10:00.
The race starts in front of the Graz Opera House and returns to the same location.
The marathon starts at 10:00 AM on Sunday, heading north along the Mur via Theodor-Körner-Straße,
Grabenstraße and Weinzöttlstraße before turning at the northern turnaround point near Weinzöttl Bridge.