PUMA Salzbourg Marathon

A slice of Salzburger Nockerln at the refreshment break? Bless you! 🤧 The 22nd edition of the PUMA Salzburg Marathon welcomes you to the picturesque and captivating setting of the city of Mozart, in Austria 🇦🇹. There, the month of May is rather mild and pleasant... 🌼 An ideal setting to wander the cobbled streets of the charming Austrian town, or to optimize your personal best! 💪 Yes indeed, the event offers several distances beyond the marathon: a half marathon10 km, a 4-person relay marathon, a women’s race (women-only 🚺) , a7 km (the breakfast run) available in 5 different routes, a marathon for youths 👶 and even an inclusive race! You’ll have no excuses to back out, because there’s something for every level! 😜 And as Mozart would have said: "As many as necessary, Your Majesty"!

Whether you’re an experienced runner or a curious newbie seeking new experiences, this running festival, aptly named the “Running Festival of Mozart's City” has everything to entice you 🫶. This race, considered among the most flat in the world 🌍 with a maximal elevation gain of only 9 meters, blends an iconic challenge with a cultural journey at every kilometer 🏃‍♂️. Imagine running through the historic streets of Salzburg, tucked between the Alps and the Salzach River 🏞️, and finishing your race in front of the famous Great Festival Palace. The course will unveil breathtaking panoramas, blending the city’s Baroque architecture ✨ with the serenity of the baroque architecture ✨ of the surrounding nature 🍃. But if the beauty of this city rivals Mozart’s masterpieces 🎻, the Salzbourgeois are also fond of good causes 💚. Indeed, the event aims to be sustainable! The public transport tickets are free during the event 🎟️, your goodies will be served in an eco-friendly bag and food at aid stations is bio-cultured! 👩‍🌾 Proving that Austrians definitely deserve their eco-friendly reputation eco-friendly! 🙂‍↕️

And that’s not all! After crossing the finish line 🏁, take time to explore the wonders of Salzburg and its surroundings ✨. Visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest in Europeor dive into the musical world of Mozart by exploring his birthplace 🎻. Craving something sweet? The Mozartkugeln (Mozart balls in Austrian), are perfectly round chocolates filled with pistachio, almond paste, and praline 🍫. A treat that will awaken your taste buds! 😋 On the water, the lakes of the Wolfgangsee and the Fuschlsee, just under an hour’s drive from the city of Salzburgyou’ll be treated to idyllic landscapes to recharge by the water 🚤. To finish your stay in style, don’t miss the Mirabell Gardens and the Hellbrunn Palace famous for their mischievous fountains 🌷. A true feast for the eyes and the mind! 🤩

So, are you ready to take on the challenge and embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Salzburg Marathon ? 🏃‍♂️