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Vienna City Marathon
Vienna · Apr 19, 2026
A European classic city marathon running through the magnificent Habsburg imperial heritage. The cultural atmosphere of the 'City of Music' permeates the entire course, passing St. Stephen's Cathedral, imperial palace gardens, and Schönbrunn Palace — among Europe's most culturally rich marathons.
Date
Apr 19, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~140m elevation gain
Field Size
40,000 runners
Course
Starting from UN Vienna headquarters, along the Ringstrasse boulevard, finish at Vienna City Hall
Tips
- •Open registration with no lottery — register anytime (typically opens September)
- •April in Vienna around 10-18°C with spring flowers blooming — picturesque conditions
- •Must-visit: Vienna State Opera, Belvedere Palace, Hofburg Palace
- •Stay in District 1 (Innere Stadt) for walking distance to start/finish and all major sights
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