Construction Work for 42nd Vienna Marathon in Full Swing

42 kilometers of course between Vienna's Reichsbrücke and Burgtheater on Sunday, five kilometers on the Ringstraße around the city center on Saturday, plus the 115,000 square meter finish area between Burgtheater and City Hall: When around 45,000 registered participants give their best at the Vienna City Marathon this weekend, Vienna will be perfectly prepared. The setup for the 42nd Vienna Marathon is already underway, without any elaborate construction work or ground sealing.

Thousands of Helping Hands in Setup Work for Vienna Marathon

"Over 900 people from about 100 different suppliers are involved in the marathon week alone with the setup and dismantling of 150 tons of material. Over 20 kilometers of barriers will be erected to secure the participants and spectators," reports Head of Production Florian Holecek. In the following days, 80 pagoda tents and tent halls will be set up and hundreds of detailed logistics measures coordinated.

An estimated 400,000 spectators will line the marathon course in Vienna on April 6th and create the right atmosphere. 50 cheering zones with bands, drumming groups, and music hotspots will accompany the thousands of runners on their way through the city. In three public viewing areas - at the Opera, the Parliament, and the finish area - the race can be followed live.

A coordination marathon is also taking place behind the scenes: Around 2,500 people contribute to the success of the event with their efforts in various areas such as bib number distribution, refreshment stations, or wardrobe transport.

192,000 Safety Pins and 3,500 Traffic Signs for VCM

Since Monday, the delivery of materials for refreshment stations and technical equipment for the VCM has also been underway. By Thursday, 3,500 traffic signs, hundreds of traditional wine tavern sets, and 192,000 safety pins for the race numbers will be delivered.

Particularly spectacular is the setup of the large LED walls and the Powerade Tower, which begins on Wednesday before the Vienna Marathon. The tower, with its viewing platform, offers an impressive view of the finish line. Another organizational highlight is the provision of 40 mobile shower facilities directly in the finish area, allowing runners to refresh themselves after the race.

Final Dress Rehearsals on Thursday

Starting Thursday, the final touches for the big event begin: The last technical tests are conducted, the barriers are finalized, and the entire finish area is polished to a shine. The final major dress rehearsal for timekeeping and course security also ensures that everything runs smoothly on race day. On Friday evening, the finish gate will be positioned exactly on the finish line. The work on it will continue into the night to be ready in time for race day.

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