Vienna Marathon 2025 LIVE: Winners, Results and All Pictures

The Vienna City Marathon (VCM) is Austria's largest running event and has been held annually since 1984. This year, the Vienna Marathon celebrates its 42nd edition. On Sunday, April 6th, around 45,000 participants from all over the world are expected to take part in the various events: marathon, half marathon, and relay marathon.

In cooperation with the Strauss Year 2025, a new waltz world record is also to be set this year: At least 2,025 couples are to twirl before the start.

Vienna Marathon 2025 in the live ticker

The start of the Vienna Marathon takes place on Sunday at 9:00 AM at the UNO-City, after which the runners make their way through numerous districts. VIENNA.at reports LIVE from 8:45 AM from Vienna's largest running event and keeps you updated in the ticker during the Vienna Marathon 2025 with current information, the winners, pictures, and all results.

For the participants in the Vienna Marathon, the route passes many Viennese landmarks such as the Vienna International Centre, then over the Reichsbrücke and through the Prater, further along the Danube Canal to the Ringstraße, then past the Vienna State Opera and Schönbrunn Palace, to then return via Mariahilfer Straße to the Ring and to the finish at the Burgtheater. The VCM course is known for its flat profile with a height difference of only 44 meters, making it particularly attractive for fast times.

With around 45,000 registered runners, the VCM 2025 sets a new participation record. The event attracts both amateur runners and international top athletes. In addition to the marathon, a half marathon and a relay marathon are also offered, providing a suitable challenge for every level of performance. Along the route, there are numerous hotspots where spectators can cheer on the runners:

Road Closures and Detours at the Vienna City Marathon 2025

During the Vienna Marathon, there will again be extensive road closures and traffic restrictions in the districts. Several bus and tram lines will also be affected. Drivers and public transport users are advised to inform themselves in advance about changed routes.

The police will be deployed with 500 officers to ensure a safe running event. In addition, numerous employees of the professional rescue services and employees of the City of Vienna will ensure the smooth running of the marathon.

Temperatures Around Freezing Point and Icy Wind Forecasted

Runners must prepare for icy temperatures on marathon day. As predicted by Geosphere Austria, temperatures around zero degrees are expected at the start. "Very cool weather for April," caused by wintry air masses, said a meteorologist from APA. In addition, there will be a north wind. Gusts of around 50 kilometers per hour are expected.

Currently, it still looks like it will remain dry during the run. If this changes, according to Geosphere Austria, sleet or snow showers are also possible. Temperatures above freezing will only be reached during the course of the day. Allergy sufferers must expect an increased burden from the pollen of birch, ash, and hornbeam at the Vienna City Marathon 2025, as these plants reach their peak bloom during the marathon weekend.

(APA/Red)

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