Austria · Upper Austria
Distance
76 km
Date
Entry fee
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€ / km
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Linz24 Donautrail 76.1km: The Upper Austrian Ultra Where There Are No Podiums
Linz24 Donautrail 76.1km (LINZ75) is a non-competitive community ultra that loops from central Linz along the Danube into the forested hills of Upper Austria and back — starting before dawn at the historic Tabakfabrik and finishing by 22:00. There are no official time rankings and no podium: participation, not performance, is the point. GPX analysis records 1,835m of D+ over 76.1km — the organiser claims 2,400m (both flagged for verification). The biggest single descent drops 528m at −6.4%; the biggest climb rises 428m.
Course terrain ranks 88th flattest out of 390 European ultras — mixed forest paths and Danube flats, with a mandatory headlamp (≥500 lumen) for pre-dawn sections. Entry was €125 for 2026, sold out with no waitlist available. The early-season March format brings potentially wintery conditions: crampons are recommended equipment when snow or ice is on course. Public transport to the Linz city-centre start is excellent, with no car required.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1,835m
D+/KM
24.1m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
10.0%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-8.6%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 7.4 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 7.3 km | |
| 10–15% | 4.7 km | |
| 15–20% | 2.2 km | |
| 20%+ | 2.6 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 31.5% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 32.5% | Flat |
| 36.0% | Downhill |
Terrain
Linz24 Donautrail – 76.1 km 76km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 12.8 km · 528 m gain starts km 20 · avg 4.1% · max 43.5% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4.6 km · 363 m gain starts km 5 · avg 7.9% · max 32.6% |
| 3 | 2.8 km · 271 m gain starts km 44 · avg 9.7% · max 25.2% |
Top descents
| 1 | 8.4 km · 482 m drop starts km 32 · avg -5.7% · max -24.0% |
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| 2 | 6.7 km · 428 m drop starts km 46 · avg -6.4% · max -29.9% |
| 3 | 8.3 km · 233 m drop starts km 9 · avg -3.0% · max -20.1% |
Competitive Racing on the Danube: Linz24 Donautrail 76.1km Race Format and Field
Is Linz24 Donautrail LINZ75 a competitive race?
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No — Linz24 Donautrail is explicitly non-competitive. There is no official time ranking and no podium ceremony. Participants can opt into a personal QR-code timing system for a downloadable certificate, but the race ethos is community and personal achievement over competition. The organiser states: 'Ihr alle seid Sieger für uns' — 'You are all winners to us.' This makes it unusual among European ultra trail events.
The Elevation Debate: GPX Data vs Organiser Claims at Linz24 Donautrail 76km
How much elevation does the Linz24 Donautrail 76.1km have?
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GPX analysis records 1,835m of D+ over 76.1km (24.11m/km). The race organiser claims 2,400m D+ (approximately 31.5m/km). Both figures are flagged for verification — a 565m discrepancy that may reflect different measurement methodologies. The DTR database ranking (308th most vertical out of 390 European ultras) is based on the GPX value.
Linz24 Donautrail 76.1 km Sell-Out Status: Sold Out with No Waitlist Available
Does Linz24 Donautrail sell out?
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Yes — the 2026 edition sold out with no waitlist available. The race notes 'SOLD OUT! There seem to be no option to get in a waiting list.' Registration typically opens in September for the following March race. Entry for 2026 was €125 (€1.64/km).
Start, Finish, and Public Transport: The Linz24 Donautrail 76.1 km
Where does Linz24 Donautrail start and finish?
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Both start and finish are at the Tabakfabrik Linz — a historic former tobacco factory now operating as a cultural hub — at Peter-Behrens-Platz 1, 4020 Linz. The race is a loop. Public transport is excellent: Line 12 from Linz main station runs directly to the Tabakfabrik. Linz airport (LNZ) is approximately 20 minutes away; Vienna (VIE) is 2–2.5 hours by train or car.
Mandatory Gear and Kit Requirements for Linz24 Donautrail 76km
What mandatory gear does the LINZ75 require?
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Mandatory kit for the LINZ75 includes: headlamp with minimum 500 lumen output, first aid kit with space blanket, reflective gear (for dark sections), own drinking cup/flask, rucksack with food and drink, fully charged phone, and a powerbank. Crampons (light micro-spikes) are strongly recommended when snow or ice is on course. Kit is spot-checked at Wilhering checkpoint; non-compliance results in disqualification.
Linz24 Donautrail – 76.1 km 76km GPX
Getting to Linz24 Donautrail – 76.1 km
Nearest airport
Linz (LNZ) / Vienna (VIE)
Notes
Start: ~10–25 min (LNZ) or ~2–2.5 hrs (VIE) by train/car to Linz / Public transport: excellent / Accommodation: strong in Linz; easy logistics
