Vienna City Marathon 2026: Date, Start Times, Location, Route Map, How to watch, prize, money
The Vienna City Marathon 2026 (43rd edition) is one of Europe's most scenic and fastest marathons, set for Sunday, April 19, 2026, in the heart of Vienna, Austria. Known as the "marathon sound of Vienna," it combines a flat, record-friendly course with live classical music (including the Blue Danube waltz at the start) and stunning landmarks.
When is Vienna City Marathon 2026?
The Vienna City Marathon 2026 (43rd edition) takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The main events (full marathon, half marathon, relay, and Tchibo Coffee Run 10K) occur that day, with side events on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Where is Vienna City Marathon 2026?
The race is held in Vienna, Austria. Start: Wagramer Straße / Reichsbrücke (near the Vienna International Centre / UNO-City).
Finish: Ringstraße in front of the Burgtheater (historic city center).
The course is flat, fast, and AIMS-certified, passing iconic landmarks.
What Times Does Start Vienna City Marathon 2026?
All times local (CET/CEST; check for daylight saving). Tchibo Coffee Run 10K: 8:00 AM (from Reichsbrücke).
Vienna City Marathon (42.195 km), Wiener Städtische Half Marathon (21.097 km), and Powerade Relay Marathon: 9:00 AM (in multiple waves/blocks, e.g., Block A at 9:00, up to ~9:40 AM).
How To Watch Vienna City Marathon 2026?
Live TV in Austria: ORF (Austrian broadcaster) typically provides live coverage starting around 8:30 AM, including the main races.
Global Live Stream: Available on WatchAthletics.com (free streaming platform for running events; coverage often starts early morning GMT).
Other Options: VCM official website (vienna-marathon.com) may offer live tracking, results, and fan cams. Check for ORF stream availability worldwide or local sports channels. Live ticker and updates via the VCM app or site.
Vienna City Marathon 2026 Route
The route starts at Wagramer Straße / Reichsbrücke (near UNO-City), crosses the Danube, passes through Prater (with the Riesenrad ferris wheel), skirts the historic center including Vienna State Opera, and finishes on Ringstraße in front of Burgtheater. It features live classical music (including the Blue Danube waltz at the start) and a maximum elevation change of only 44 meters—making it one of Europe's fastest courses.
Vienna City Marathon 2026 Map
Official course maps (for marathon, half, relay, and 10K) are available on the VCM website (vienna-marathon.com) under the "Course" section—downloadable as GPX/PDF. The route highlights Vienna's landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, Prater, and the Ringstrasse boulevard.
Vienna City Marathon 2026 Full Schedule
Saturday, April 18:
Vienna 5K (non-competitive run/walk in city center).
Coca-Cola Inclusion Run (800m, open to all).
Children’s Runs (The Daily Mile 800m/1600m for kids).
Princess & Prince Run (200m themed for ages 3–6).
Sunday, April 19:
8:00 AM: Tchibo Coffee Run 10K.
9:00 AM: Starts for full marathon, half marathon, and relay (in waves).
From ~10:00 AM: Half marathon finishers arrive.
From ~11:00 AM: Marathon and relay finishers (6-hour cut-off).
12:00 PM: Marathon awards ceremony (stage at Burgtheater).
12:30 PM: Half marathon awards.
Vienna City Marathon 2026 Prize Money
Prize money focuses on elites (gender-equal): Winner (Men & Women): €15,000 each.
Course Record Bonus: ~€10,000 additional (if broken).
World Record Bonus: Conditional high amounts in past years (up to $500,000 historically, though rare).
Top positions (2nd–6th+): Lower tiers (€5,000–€10,000 range for silver/bronze).
Amateur runners get medals/finisher perks; running clubs in the VCM Winter Series win €500/€300/€200 cash for top teams.
Past Champion Vienna City Marathon
Recent winners (men's/women's):
2025: Haftamu Abadi (ETH, 2:08:28) / Betty Chepkemoi (KEN, 2:24:14)
2024: Chala Regasa (ETH, 2:06:35) / Nazret Weldu (ERI, 2:24:08)
2023: Samwel Mailu (KEN, 2:05:08 CR) / Magdalyne Masai (KEN, 2:24:12)
The event has seen strong Kenyan/Ethiopian dominance, with course records and fast times.
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