Vienna Marathon & Half Marathon

The Expo is held in the “Vienna Sports World” in the Marx Halle at Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19 in Vienna. Here you can pick up your race number and chip, visit exhibitors in the fields of running, sports and training and get information about the race in the days leading up to the race.

Opening hours:
– Friday before the race: approx. 10:00 – 19:00
– Saturday before the race: approx. 10:00 – 19:00
To collect your race number, bring your registration confirmation (printed or digital) showing that you are registered and your ID document (passport or national ID card).

For the start at Reichsbrücke, it is recommended to use the Vienna Metro or walk from the nearby stations as many streets are closed and traffic is affected early on race day.

It is possible to drop off clothes and luggage before the race. To use this service, you must pre-book the clothing drop-off via your race account in advance, otherwise it will not be available.

The start area is located at the Reichsbrücke and is well organised with clear start stalls divided by expected finish time, baggage claim and toilets, and runners are encouraged to arrive at least an hour before the start to allow time to get ready.

The route is relatively flat and fast and takes you through Vienna’s most iconic areas – along the Danube, through the Prater, over large boulevards and past classic buildings before finishing on Ringstrasse.

You can choose to run the marathon or half marathon as the races take place on the same day.

There are hydration stations approximately every 5 kilometres where runners can get water and sports drinks. Some stations also offer energy in the form of gels, fruit or small snacks to keep energy levels up during the race. The stations are clearly marked and staffed by officials and all runners are encouraged to plan their fluid and energy intake according to their needs.

The finish line is located on the large Ringstrasse, right next to the Burgtheater, in the heart of the historic city centre. Runners cross the finish line to the cheers of the crowd, where officials hand out medals, water and light refreshments, and there is an opportunity to collect luggage that was dropped off before the start.

The area around the finish line is full of atmosphere and celebration as runners celebrate their achievements with family and friends.

There is an official Vienna Marathon app for participants and spectators to use.

Often referred to as the VCM Event & Tracking App, it offers features such as live runner tracking, split times, finish predictions, live results, rankings and important messages before and during the race. You can also follow selected runners if you have their number or name in the app.

The app is available for Android and iOS and is usually updated before each year’s Vienna Marathon event to include up-to-date information about the race.