Marathon

Kleine Zeitung Graz Marathon

Graz turns its city center into a major Austrian race weekend, with a two-lap marathon, frequent turns, and a landmark finish by the opera house.

Race date2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationGraz, Austria
Get alertsRace record updated October 11, 2026

Quick facts

  • Two-lap urban marathon through central Graz and nearby districts.
  • Full, half, relay, and shorter events share the race weekend.
  • Frequent city turns and the repeated lap matter more than major elevation change.

About the Kleine Zeitung Graz Marathon

Kleine Zeitung Graz Marathon is the full-distance centerpiece of a broad Austrian running weekend. Its repeated city course brings marathoners through central spectator areas twice before the opera-house finish.

Course

The marathon completes two city laps through central Graz and surrounding districts before finishing near the opera house. Gentle grades are manageable, but frequent turns and the repeated second lap reward patient pacing.

Race-day weather

Kleine Zeitung Graz Marathon race-day temperatures usually fall near 41-59°F (5-15°C) with moderate rainfall during October in Graz. Runners may encounter partly cloudy skies and occasional rain showers, so dressing in layers, including a rain jacket, is advisable.

Past Kleine Zeitung Graz Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, October 11, 2026Results availableOpen results
2025Sunday, October 12, 2025Results availableOpen results
2024—Results availableOpen results

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Kleine Zeitung Graz Marathon FAQ

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