Vienna City Marathon
Vienna City Marathon gives runners a large European spring race with music, landmarks, a World Athletics label, and a fast, polished city course.
Quick facts
- World Athletics Elite Label event and Austria's largest marathon.
- Course links the Prater, the State Opera, Schonbrunn, and a Ringstrasse finish near City Hall.
- Race-day tracking runs through the VCM app.
- Mid-April is usually cool enough for hard running, though a warm afternoon can bite late.
About the Vienna City Marathon
Vienna is a large, polished European spring marathon with a strong cultural identity rather than a generic city loop. The race leans into music, landmarks, and a deep event weekend while still serving runners looking for an efficient road course.
Course
The marathon starts at the Reichsbrucke area and moves past Vienna landmarks including the Prater, State Opera, Schonbrunn, and the Ringstrasse finish near City Hall. It is a road course with frequent timing points and big-race logistics.
Race-day weather
Vienna in mid-April is often cool enough for hard running, though sun, wind, or a warmer afternoon can matter late. Runners should plan for a spring race that can shift quickly.
Past Vienna City Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 18, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 21, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Vienna City Marathon FAQ
When is the Vienna City Marathon?
The 2027 Vienna City Marathon is on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
Is Vienna City Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Vienna City Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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