The running event in spring: "37th Int Half marathon around Lake Hallstatt" 2026
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Please note that there is a new start time for the half marathon around Lake Hallstatt in 2026: it starts at 9:45 hrs. at the gas station in Hallstatt. And now more information about this running event in the Salzkammergut...
A combination of sporting challenge and the backdrop of the most "Instagrammable" place in the world
In 2026, numerous runners from Europe and the world will once again take to the track at the Lake Hallstatt Half Marathon. Whether young or old, experienced or rookies - they are all looking for a sporting challenge in the heart of the Salzkammergut. For some it is the first time, others do the honours every year and combine the run with an extended weekend in the "most beautiful lake town in the world", as the world traveller Alexander von Humboldt noted at the beginning of the 19th century.
Well taken care of
For many runners, one of the most beautiful sections of the approximately 21-kilometre-long course is the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt. Along the entire route from Hallstatt via Obertraun and Bad Goisern back to the World Heritage site, numerous eager helpers are waiting for the challengers with refreshments in various so-called refreshment stations.
Marketplace celebrates the fastest
Whether followers or visitors - everyone is looking forward to the award ceremony at the end as part of a party on the picturesque market square of the salt works. Here, everyone comes together once again for cool drinks and traditional delicacies. In addition, there are attractive prices, provided by domestic commercial enterprises. And if the weather doesn't play along that day, the running circus simply moves to the nearby cultural center.
Whether as a participant in the annual running spectacle, or as a guest and cheerer, the run around Lake Hallstatt is a great opportunity for a trip to Hallstatt every year. Are you running with us?
Would you like to run with us?
Then register now for the 37th int. Sparkassen Hallstättersee Rundlauf on Sunday, April 26, 2026 and join us on the varied 21.097-kilometer route around one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the heart of Austria. All relevant data can be found below under the heading "Information at a glance". The editors keep their fingers crossed for a good placement in the front field of participants.
Moving pictures are known to be worth a thousand words. That's why we have put a video about the Lake Hallstatt round trip online for you. Have fun watching. See you at the sporting event of the season in Hallstatt!VIDEO
Lake run in Hallstatt
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Free accommodations for the Lake Hallstatt run at one click
Would you like to take part in the lake run in Hallstatt? And you haven't found a suitable accommodation yet? We've got you covered. Simply click on the button below and you will be shown all available accommodations in the UNESCO World Heritage region of "Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut" around the day of the event. And you can book right away! It's as simple as that!