SwimRun 23rd of June 204
The Special One
Scandinavian landscape meets tradional culture and Austrian
hospitality
Registration opens 15th October 2023
Some news that apply to all routes:
1. In 2024 we are offering a completely new route that leads around the winding Dobra and is on the menu for the first time for trials, sprints and half marathons.
2. The headquarters with registration, start-finish and award ceremony will be the magical Waldreichs Castle
SwimRun Trial
For our beginners, the program includes 9.3 km in the heart of the Dobra with the Dobra
ruins and their winding paths.
6 Run and 5 Swim parts create variety and the structure for an exciting introduction to the SwimRun scene.
Longest swim: 400 m
Longest run 1900 m
Total swim 1,750 m
Total run: 7550 m
Total: 9.3 k
Altitude: 250 m
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SwimRun Half Marathon
Challenging and yet doable - the 25 km along the Dobra and at the Ottenstein reservoir
and its fjord-like bays can be completed individually or in a team.
The cool rock formations around Lichtenfels Castle are complemented by the solitude of the Waldviertel with its varied landscapes.
The centerpieces are a 150 m hill and the steep climb of 80 m to the Ottenstein reservoir and 30% to the Dobra ruins
Longest swim 1100 m
Longest run 4,400 m
Total swim 3900 m
Total run: 20.1 km
Total 24 k
Altitude: 550 m
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SwimRun Marathon
The ultimate challenge. The
program includes 6.1 km of swimming and 27.5 km of running.
Ancient castles, ruins, fortresses, natural beauties and alternating trails, almost 700 meters of altitude are conquered.
The centerpiece is a 150 m hill and the steep 80 m climb to the Ottenstein reservoir. and to the Dobra ruins. 12 swimming and 13 running parts provide a lot of variety.
Longest swim 1100 m
Longest run 4,400 m
Total swim 6100 m T
otal run: 27.9 km
Total 34 k
Altitude: 680 m
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Green deal
Our environment secures our future.
We also want to make our contribution. For years we have been recognized as a particularly sustainable event.
We are now going one step further and supporting sustainable travel.
We offer a bonus of 10% of the respective entry fee for all those athletes who arrive sustainably (ie in the form of public transport such as train, bus or bicycle).
This bonus is collected and invested in a sustainable project in the region. This is determined together with the municipality/NÖN.
Proof is provided on site by means of a ticket etc.
New: My SwimRun Championships
Backwaterman SwimRun
is a Qualifier Event
for Sprint, Halfmarathon and Marathon , Team and Solo
Your benefits
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Discover the best SwimRun sceneries of Europe, discover the fjordlike nature of the Ottensteiner lake
- Championships for different distances apply better to individual strengths
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3 Championships (Marathon, Half Marathon, Sprint) are hold at 3 differents events on a rolling basis
- Enjoy the different flavour and special culture at different locations from individual organizers
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Annual ranking of your points you gathered at our qualifier races for sprint, halfmarathon and marathon
- Enjoy the image status having been qualified for the Championships or your annual ranking
Impressions from past years
