Vienna City Marathon
Wien, Austria · Sunday 6 April 2025
The Vienna City Marathon is a major international event held in Vienna, Austria. The course takes runners past iconic landmarks like the Riesenrad and Schönbrunn Palace, offering a mix of modern and historic sights. With its fast and flat profile, this marathon is ideal for achieving personal bests.\n\nThe event features various distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, and shorter races, making it accessible to runners of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting
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Adjusted Time
3:55:17
Time difference: -4.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain160m
Elevation High213m
Elevation Low159m
Weather Forecast
High6°C
Low0°C
Chance of Rain5%
Vienna City Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
Vienna City Marathon is a full marathon held in Wien, Austria, scheduled for Sunday 6 April 2025. The course is run on road surface with 160m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 213m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Vienna City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 160m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 159m to 213m above sea level (54m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for April, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 0°C and 6°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (5%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Vienna City Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is Vienna City Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Vienna City Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Vienna City Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.