Vienna City Marathon

Registration is open and first-come, first-served with no lottery. Entry opens on April 19 and closes when capacity is reached. The marathon entry fee is €155, so it's worth signing up early once the window opens.

Yes, the Vienna City Marathon is a Boston qualifier. The point-to-point course with limited net elevation gain makes it a realistic option for runners chasing a qualifying time.

The course is mostly flat, especially through the Prater and along the Donaukanal, but carries a modest net elevation gain spread across the full distance. There are no major climbs, and the finish near the Burgtheater is essentially flat. It suits runners targeting a time goal.

The time limit is 6.5 hours from the start.

Recent editions have seen just under 9,000 marathon finishers. It's a substantial field with a big-race atmosphere, but not so large that corrals feel unmanageable.

April mornings in Vienna typically start in the low 40s Fahrenheit and warm into the mid-to-upper 50s during the race. Conditions are generally cool and favorable for fast running. Bring a throwaway layer for the start and plan to shed it in the early miles.

The race starts in the Kaisermühlen/Donaustadt district near UNO-City. Public transport is the recommended option as road closures apply on race day. Vienna International Airport is about 16 minutes from the city center by the City Airport Train or S-Bahn.