Vienna City Marathon

Vienna City Marathon Countdown

09

Days

19

Hrs

26

Min

29

Sec

Next Race

April 19, 2026

10

days to go

The Vienna City Marathon is a classic European spring marathon through one of the world's most elegant imperial cities. The largely flat course passes Schonbrunn Palace, the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Prater parklands. With fast conditions and refined Viennese charm, it is a favorite for runners seeking a fast time amid stunning architecture.

WA Elite Label

Est.

1984

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

75m

Elev. Loss

75m

Field Size

~8,000

When

April

Time Limit

6h

THE COURSE

Gain

+75m

Loss

-75m

MI 0

KM 0

Reichsbrucke Start

The race starts on the Reichsbrucke bridge over the Danube River, offering dramatic views of the Vienna skyline. Runners cross the river and head into the heart of the imperial city.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 0

KM 0

Reichsbrucke Start

The race starts on the Reichsbrucke bridge over the Danube River, offering dramatic views of the Vienna skyline. Runners cross the river and head into the heart of the imperial city.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 6

KM 10

Prater & Hauptallee

The iconic Prater park features the famous Hauptallee, a long, straight, tree-lined avenue. The flat, shaded path through Vienna's beloved green space provides ideal running conditions.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 6

KM 10

Prater & Hauptallee

The iconic Prater park features the famous Hauptallee, a long, straight, tree-lined avenue. The flat, shaded path through Vienna's beloved green space provides ideal running conditions.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 12

KM 19

Schonbrunn Palace

The course passes the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of the Habsburgs. The baroque architecture and manicured gardens create a regal atmosphere.

ELEV: 40ft

MI 12

KM 19

Schonbrunn Palace

The course passes the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of the Habsburgs. The baroque architecture and manicured gardens create a regal atmosphere.

ELEV: 40ft

MI 20

KM 32

Ringstrasse

Runners follow the grand Ringstrasse boulevard past the Vienna State Opera, Parliament, Burgtheater, and City Hall. This iconic circular boulevard showcases Vienna's finest 19th-century architecture.

ELEV: 25ft

MI 20

KM 32

Ringstrasse

Runners follow the grand Ringstrasse boulevard past the Vienna State Opera, Parliament, Burgtheater, and City Hall. This iconic circular boulevard showcases Vienna's finest 19th-century architecture.

ELEV: 25ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Heldenplatz Finish

The finish at Heldenplatz (Heroes' Square) in front of the Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of the most majestic marathon finishes in Europe. The grand square and palace provide a fitting finale.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Heldenplatz Finish

The finish at Heldenplatz (Heroes' Square) in front of the Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of the most majestic marathon finishes in Europe. The grand square and palace provide a fitting finale.

ELEV: 20ft