Fire department runs

At the Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon the most athletic fire departments of Upper Austria are chosen. Several times, the fire departments have already proven that they not only make a good figure at the scene, but also when running!
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Upper Austria's fire departments have already proven several times that they not only cut a fine figure in action, but also when running! Prizes will be awarded to the 3 fire departments with the most participants and the 3 districts with the most participants in Upper Austria (as a percentage of members). Great prizes await the winning fire departments!

The "Fire brigade runs" campaign is a campaign by the organizers of the Linz Danube Marathon with the aim of achieving the highest possible participation of Upper Austrian "fire department" runners in the following competitions:

  • Oberbank Marathon on Sunday, April 11, 2027, 09:30 am
  • ORLEN Half marathon on Sunday, April 11, 2027, 09:30 am
  • Hyundai Relay marathon on Sunday, April 11, 2027, 09:30 am
  • LINZ AG quarter marathon on Sunday, April 11, 2027, 08:30 am
  • Generali 5K on Sunday, April 11, 2027, 08:45 am Lentos height
  • ÖGK junior marathon on Samstag, 10. April 2027, from 12:00 in the Donaupark Linz

Registration Procedures

Interested fire departments from Upper Austria can request registration access at linzmarathon@liva.linz.at and will also receive information on and about the 25.Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon.

The SYBOS number and the fire department number must be entered in the subsequent online registration. The final evaluation and subsequent awarding of prizes can only take place if both numbers are entered!

We have a special offer for fire departments in Upper Austria: We can offer all fire department running participants the first entry deadline as a fixed registration fee.

Registration deadline: Thursday, 18.3.2027 — as long as the quota for the events has not been reached!!

The Upper Austrian State Fire Department Association is once again allowing its members to use the infrastructure of the Upper Austrian State Fire Department Command during the upcoming Linz Marathon.

On April 11, 2027, the following facilities will be available for use from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.:

  • Outdoor parking at the LFKDO (parking spaces along the street)
  • Use of changing rooms and restroom facilities (toilets and showers) for men and women
  • The entrance for participants is located at the passageway between the Respiratory Protection Center and the State Fire Department School (the entrance is signposted)
  • During the specified time, an LFK staff member will be available to assist you

Use of the LFK’s facilities is permitted only after prior registration via the link provided below.

Please note that this offer is valid only for members of the Upper Austrian Fire Department.

Infrastructure Registration
Upper Austrian State Fire Department Headquarters

Participation under 18

For the participation of persons under the age of 18 in the competitions on Sunday, a declaration of consent from the parent or legal guardian is required! Please fill out the following form and upload it in the course of the online registration.
Declaration of consent and liability
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