Vienna City Marathon
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Vienna City Marathon
The Vienna City Marathon is a prominent road running event held in the Austrian capital. The main marathon distance is a World Athletics Elite Label Event and part of the World Athletics Global Calendar and AIMS-measured. The marathon covers exactly 42.195 km, starting at Wagramer Straße/Reichsbrücke and finishing on the Ringstraße by the Burgtheater. The event is designated as a European Marathon Classics event and is included in the World Marathon Majors Age Group World Ranking.
The event offers several race formats:
- Marathon (42.195 km)
- Half Marathon
- Relay Marathon (team of four runners)
- 10 km and 5 km runs
- Children's races (800 m and 1600 m)
- Inclusion Run
Participants can expect a route lined with over 60 cheering zones. A special cultural highlight is the "Concert for the Marathon," where the Vienna Symphony Orchestra performs with runners at the Musikverein. The "Vienna Sports World" expo features 100 exhibitors and provides a medical center for health checks. Results are tracked via RFID chips integrated into the bib numbers, providing split times every 5 km.
The entry fee for the marathon is fixed without tiered contingents. The registration includes a public transport ticket for the city of Vienna on race day, a highlight video, and access to the event app. Additional services such as medal engraving, garment transport, and official merchandise can be booked separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
