Sport and culture - constantly linked: Nowhere does this work as well as in Linz, where the Danube lifeline has always set the pace and where Anton Bruckner, Upper Austria's great world-class composer, is also leading the way in many ways on his 200th birthday. Premiere for the Oberbank Anton Bruckner Lauf Linz on September 15, 2024 - register now!

Where, if not in Upper Austria, where "sporting" through the diverse natural landscapes has developed into a real mass movement in recent decades, and in the middle of the marathon "stronghold" and provincial capital Linz, where the Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon attracts up to 20,000 ambitious amateur runners from 80 nations to the spectacular start in the middle of the Voest highway bridge once a year, a new symphony will be created in 2024. One of running, dedicated to Anton Bruckner and his work. The Anton Bruckner running course with start and finish at the Brucknerhaus Linz.

A symphony of running
It is not known that Bruckner was particularly fond of athletics in addition to his groundbreaking musical work and his attachment to tradition in the Land ob der Enns. On the 200th birthday of Upper Austria's great son, the Anton Bruckner running track is more of an offer to the current generation. At the same time, however, it also invites you to rediscover the work of the famous composer: Based on the number of Bruckner symphonies, the distance is nine kilometers and acoustic signposts allow the master's musical work to be heard.

The Oberbank Anton Bruckner Lauf Linz will celebrate its grand opening on September 15, 2024. As a fun run for all sports enthusiasts, held according to the rules of the Austrian Athletics Association, the course first runs to the Lentos Art Museum, turns there and continues along the Danube banks to the narrow headland at Winterhafen to the turning point at Spitz (kilometer 3). After crossing the Voest freeway bridge (kilometer 5) to the northern bank of the Danube, the course continues to the Ars Electronica Center (kilometer 7) and back over the New Railway Bridge.

In the "pace zones" at the start of each of the nine kilometers, participants are greeted by one of Anton Bruckner's impressive symphonies. In addition, ground markings in the design of the anniversary year "Anton Bruckner 2024" show the way to the finish line at kilometer 9.3 at the Brucknerhaus Linz. Once there, all finishers will receive a special medal and a full refreshment bar. The winners will also receive honorary prizes. Women and men will be judged in age groups.

Oberbank Anton Bruckner Run Linz
Competitions: Running and Nordic Walking
Start and finish: Brucknerhaus Linz
Race number pick-up: 9 am to 1 pm, Brucknerhaus Linz
Start: 2 p.m.
Winners' ceremony: 4 p.m., Brucknerhaus Linz
Changing rooms and showers: Fitnessoase Parkbad Linz (free of charge)
Entry fee: € 24,-
Entry deadline: September 1, 2024
Attention: Limited number of participants, please register quickly!
Concept, production: LIVA Sport & Linz Donau Marathon