Vienna City Marathon

The beautiful city of Vienna is waiting for you. The city is worth exploring on foot, but have you ever considered exploring the city while running 21km or 42km? That is possible if you come to Vienna to participate in the Vienna City Marathon. On this Sunday in April (every year) you can run a full marathon or a half-marathon. Doesn’t that sound cool?

Most big cities in Europe with self-respect arrange their own marathon. But, even though there are marathons in lots of cities, the annual marathon in Vienna is one of the nicest of them all. The race starts from Wagramer Straße / Reichsbrücke at 9:00 in the morning, and you will be running along the Ringstraße, next to the Burgtheater, as you cross the finish line after 21km or 42km. This event is so popular that the Austrian TV channel ORF broadcasts the entire event live on TV.

A maximum of 35,000 participants are allowed to participate in the race, so if this is important to you, it is smart to register as soon as possible. It is also worth knowing that the price increases with time and as more and more people register.

Vienna City Marathon 2024

Date: April 21

Where can I register for the Vienna Marathon?

You can register for the event at https://www.vienna-marathon.com/. There you can also read about the event and find practical information.

How much does it cost to participate in the Vienna Marathon?

It costs between 90 euros and 135 euros to participate in the full marathon, depending on how early you register for the event.
The half-marathon costs between 70 euros and 105 euros, depending on how early you register for the event.

Are there any other competitions available for children and those not capable of running a half-marathon or full-marathon during the weekend?

On the day before the marathon (Saturday), there is a 5km run for all ages, and there are also children’s races with a distance of 800 or 1600 meters.

Can you recommend a cheap hotel or apartment in Vienna?

Would you like to spend as little as possible on your accommodation as you come to run the marathon in Vienna? Look at the map below and look for the cheapest options to find hotels or apartments ideal for you.

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Are there any other running competitions in Vienna worth experiencing?

There are several other running competitions in Vienna. You can read more about many of them in our events calendar which presents information about what’s happening in Vienna. There you can also read about concerts, exhibitions, Christmas markets, Easter markets, and other great programs in Vienna.

Vienna Night Run 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018November 16, 2022 by worldcityguides

Do you want to discover the beauties of Vienna while running? Join in on the Vienna Night Run as it is arranged on September 25th in 2018!

There are running competitions and marathons arranged in most big cities in Europe every year. But, if you don’t feel like running a marathon (as it is too long), or you would rather run when it is dark outside, then the Vienna Night Run might be exactly what you are dreaming about! It is arranged annually in Vienna, and it is one of the best running competitions there is.

Vienna Night Run is arranged by Erste Bank, and it will be arranged on September 25th in 2018. The first run will start at 19.50 (for those who can and will run 5km in less than 25 minutes). Those who believe they will run slower can join in on a later start time, and at 21.00 it is time for those who want to do the race in nordic-walking style to give it a try. Everyone needs to reach the finish line by 22.30, as that is when the streets will be used for normal traffic again.

Vienna Night Run will start from Universitätsring/Ecke Grillparzerstraße. The route will be along the ring, and it will let you see some of the most beautiful areas of Vienna as you run.

The route of the Vienna Night Run

The full route is Universitätsring – Schottenring – Franz–Josefs-Kai – Stubenring – Parkring – Schubertring – Kärntner Ring – Opern Ring – Burgring – Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring.

Doesn’t that sound like a fantastic route for an evening run on September 25th? I feel tempted to join myself, but I cannot promise anything. If you sign up at the very moment, the price is approximately 30 Euro to take part. More information about the race (in German) and a sign-up site can be found here.

The winner in 2017 ran the 5km track on 15:39 minutes, giving him an average pace of 3:08/km. Can you beat that? Join in this year to find out!

Want to know more about other events taking place in Vienna? Check out our Vienna events calendar.

Vienna Marathon 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by worldcityguides

The Vienna City Marathon will take place again in the middle of April in 2015 which is considered one of the best races in Europe.

Vienna is the capital and also the largest city of Austria. Vienna is the most important cultural, economic and political city of Austria and it also gives home to several organisations and events through the whole year. Every year the city offers the best programs, activities such as concerts, markets and marathons. This year in April the annual Vienna City Marathon will be back in town again. The Vienna Marathon leads through the most beautiful historical and cultural attractions in the city.

The route of the marathon starts at the new and modern part of the city right at the United Nations Building then the runners cross the Reichsbrucke bride and the famous river Danube. The race then continues in the historical city passing the most beautiful spots in the city including the City Park, Vienna State Opera, the Green Market, Vienna Theatre, Museum of Technology, the Parliament, Votiv Church, Lusthaus and several other spots in the city until the route finally ends at Heldenplatz. This year the Vienna City Marathon will be held on 12th April and the race will start at 9 in the morning. The registration to the marathon costs € 65 and the registration deadline is on 27th March.

If you want to know more on the Vienna City Marathon check this site for more information.

For those who would rather run in Paris, it can be nice to know that on the same day the big Paris Marathon will be arranged (April 12th)