Vienna City Marathon
Vienna, Austria · Mid-April
Starts over the Danube on the Reichsbrücke, then flat imperial boulevards past Schönbrunn and the Ringstrasse. A few long false flats rather than hills — honest pacing keeps it fast.
Course
Elevation gain
100 m
Net elevation
Flat
Finishers
~9,000
Month
April
Mid-April
Race-day weather
Median start temp
10°C
Historical range
4–19°C
Hot-year risk
Moderate
April in Vienna is usually cool, but the occasional early heat wave has bitten this race before.
Getting in
First-come, first-served. Comfortable to enter into early spring; pairs a fast-ish course with an imperial-city backdrop. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Vienna City Marathon
Course-adjusted splits for every common goal — not flat even splits, but pacing that matches where this course is fast and where it bites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vienna City Marathon a fast course?
Yes, it is a fast course by big-marathon standards. The course has 100 m of total elevation gain and no net drop. We rate it 7/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Vienna City Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 10°C, with a historical range of roughly 4–19°C. April in Vienna is usually cool, but the occasional early heat wave has bitten this race before.
How do you get into the Vienna City Marathon?
First-come, first-served. Comfortable to enter into early spring; pairs a fast-ish course with an imperial-city backdrop.
Is the Vienna City Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Vienna City Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times.