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Vienna Marathon 2026

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Marathon de Vienne

The event in a few words

The Vienna Marathon 🇦🇹 takes place in the heart of the capital of Austria. Organized since 1984, it is the most famous in the country, with no less than 30,000 runners from over 40 different countries 🌎. The capital organizes no less than 5 trials over two days! 😱 On Saturday, the city's streets will host the 5 km as well as the junior and children races. On Sunday, there will be the half-marathon, relay marathon, and classic marathon. This race is one of the best on a European level. Its easy and flat road course is perfect for beginners! The temperatures are expected to be quite cool 🥶, but if you're lucky, it won't rain. Bring your K-way, you never know! ☔️

The trials animate the city all weekend! 🎉 Locals are present for all races to cheer on the runners! 👏 The program includes: signs, fanfares, and much more... 🎶 Along the route, you can see music groups 🥁. If you're not in a hurry, why not join in the fun? 😏 What better way to accompany these festivities than with a glass of Austria's most popular beer, Gösser 🍺 (to be consumed in moderation)! To relax after the race, you can enjoy the terrace of the famous Sacher Hotel 🏨. You can savor its iconic Sachertorte, the famous Viennese chocolate and apricot cake! 😋 Enjoy the moment, because the recipe is secret 🤫, only a handful of the hotel's pastry chefs know it! During your weekend, we strongly encourage you to put on your sneakers 👟. This time, it's to explore the city 🏙️. Vienna is a capital filled with history! 📖 If you plan ahead, you might be able to attend a concert at the city's famous Opera 🎤. You can also blend in with the tourists by visiting the Schönbrunn Palace, Austria's most visited attraction 🏰.

This year again, the 5 km is for a charitable purpose. €5 from each adult registration will be donated to "Run for a Tree". Last year, thanks to the participations, a new green space was created in the heart of the city 🌳. The junior and children races are also for a charitable purpose. Since 2019, €2 from each participation have been donated to support the "Jeder Meter zählt" by SOS-Kinderdorf 👨‍👧‍👦. In 42 editions, 2019 is, so far, the most memorable! More than 40,000 runners from 125 different nationalities ran on Austrian soil 🏃.

We count on you to do even better this year! 💪

5 reasons to join this race

A perfect race to improve your PB 🏅
Its easy and flat course is ideal for beginners or pushing yourself further. For a little trivia, part of the Vienna Marathon course was the stage chosen by athlete Eliud Kipchoge to break the world marathon record in under two hours 😱. He accomplished the feat of completing the race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 40 seconds! You will have the chance to follow in his footsteps as you pass through Prater Park.
A capital rich in culture and history 🤓
Vienna is a capital full of history. Feel free to visit its monuments over the weekend. If you're well-organized, you might even get the chance to see a show at the famous Opera 🎤.
A sporty weekend for everyone 🏃‍♂️
During the weekend, no less than 5 races are organized! On Saturday, the 5 km and the two children and junior races will take place! On Sunday, it's time for the kilometers, tie your laces and come run the marathon alone, in relay, or the half-marathon! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
A festive atmosphere 🥳
The race takes place during the Easter festivities, so the atmosphere and entertainment will be abundant in the city. Along your route, locals will be thrilled to cheer you on with banners or even fanfares. With runners coming from around the world, it's an opportunity to exchange with them over a glass of Gösser (to be consumed in moderation) 🍻 and chocolates 🍫.
It's for a good cause 🫶
For every adult bib purchased, €5 is donated to "Run for a Tree" 🌳. Last year, a new green space was created in the city. It's an opportunity to do your good deed while pushing yourself physically 😉. The children and junior races also support a good cause: €2 are donated to the SOS-Kinderdorf association. It encourages children in kindergartens and primary schools to do at least 15 minutes of physical activity per day during class time.

A distance for every taste

  • Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • 15,000+ runners in the last edition
  • 1 loopx42.195 km

A few more words

Do you want to know more about the marathon route? It's here 👇

The start will be at 9 am 🕘, in several waves, on Wagramer Straße, near the United Nations Office 🌍. You will cross the Danube on the Reichsbrücke towards the historic city center. You will pass through the great Prater park 🌳, this is the part of the course chosen by Eliud Kipchoge to go under the 2-hour mark! 🏃‍♂️ You'll then run along the Danube for 3 km. Afterward, you will pass the famous Vienna State Opera, one of the best in the world! 🤯 You will continue your journey for 4 km to reach the Schönbrunn Palace 🏰. After 2 km, you will cross the city's most famous shopping street, the Mariahilfer Straße. On your way, you'll have the opportunity to see some of the most impressive buildings, such as the University and the Parliament! You will then finish your race on the Ringstraße to complete the 42 km in front of the Burgtheater. A little further on, you can see the famous Town Hall.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Bib collection takes place on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 AM to 7 PM (for Vienna 5k until 4:30 PM). You simply need to go to the Vienna Sports World: Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna.

You will need to present your ID and the email received from the organizer at the end of March named "VCM pick-up confirmation." If you have not received the document, you can request to receive it again here by providing your email address.

If a third party collects your bib on pickup, the following documents are required:

Note: For the relay marathon, one person can pick up the bibs for the entire team.

2026 information to come!

Yes, you can ask someone to collect your bib provided you fill out this power of attorney, which will need to be presented on the day of bib pickup.

  • 5 km: information to come

  • "Daily Mile 800 & 1,600": information to come

  • Marathon: €130 then €140

  • Relay marathon: information to come

  • Half-marathon: Only the €110 rate remains, the rest is sold out

  • For the marathon (alone or in relay):

Opportunity to run for those born in 2008 or before (for those born in 2009 and 2010, an option to run with parental permission).

  • For the half-marathon:

Opportunity to run for those born in 2010 or before (for those born in 2011 and 2012, an option to run with parental permission).

  • For junior races:

The "Daily Mile 800": from 3 years to 10 years, for children under 6, an accompanying person is mandatory.

The "Daily Mile 1,600": from 6 years to 18 years.

Saturday, April 5, 2025:

  • 5 km: The start is at 6:15 PM on the Schottentor.

  • "Daily Mile 800": The start is at 4 PM (in waves) on the Ringstraße next to the Burgtheater.

  • "Daily Mile 1,600": The start is at 4:30 PM (in waves) on the Ringstraße next to the Burgtheater.

2026 information to come!

Sunday, April 6, 2025:

  • Marathon: The start is at 9 AM (in waves) on the Wagramer Straße near the Reichsbrücke.

  • Relay marathon: The start is at 9 AM (in waves) on the Wagramer Straße near the Reichsbrücke.

  • Half-marathon: The start is at 9 AM (in waves) on the Wagramer Straße near the Reichsbrücke.

During the race, there will be two types of refreshments. Those organized, and water points (fountains) available on the side of the road (to limit plastic waste). Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to refresh with water, powerade, fruits, and coca-cola. Refreshment points will also be available for Saturday races, adapted to the number of km.

You can contact the organizers by email: office@vienna-marathon.com

You can also contact them by phone: +43 1 606 95 10

  • 5 km: you have the option to participate with or without a timer but the end is at 7:15 PM

  • Marathon: ends at 3:30 PM

  • Relay marathon: ends at 3:30 PM

  • Half-marathon: ends at 1 PM

  • Supervised weekly training in Vienna (starting fall 2025)

  • VCM Medical Center

  • Intermediate times every 5 km and half-marathon

  • Food, wardrobe transport, finisher medal

  • Mobile app with live tracking and results

  • The only World Athletics Elite label event in Austria

  • Official AIMS measurement

  • A fantastic race course towards Vienna's main tourist sites

  • 35 cheering zones along the course

You can switch from the marathon to the half-marathon during the race, without prior notice. At the finish, you will receive a medal and be listed in the half-marathon results. However, there is no refund for the entry price difference. Conversely, switching from a half-marathon to a marathon is not possible!

As a first relay runner, you can also complete the marathon or half-marathon. To do so, you will need to register for both competitions and wear the bibs of both competitions at the event. After the relay transfer point, you can remove your relay marathon bib and continue your race.

You can check the race rules here

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