Vienna City Marathon
Wien, Austria · Tuesday 6 April 2027
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. The event features various distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, and shorter races, making it accessible to runners of all levels.
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Adjusted Time
3:57:17
Time difference: -2.7 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%
How hard is Vienna City Marathon?
Moderateharder than 32% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Vienna City Marathon plays about 2 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #781 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #3 of 4 in Austria. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Vienna City Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Vienna City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:57:31 | −02:29 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:27:24 | −02:36 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:57:17 | −02:43 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:27:11 | −02:49 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:57:06 | −02:54 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:27:00 | −03:00 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:56:55 | −03:05 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Vienna City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Vienna City Marathon is a full marathon held in Wien, Austria. It is scheduled for Tuesday 6 April 2027. The course is run on road surface with 160m of total climbing, with its high point near 213m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Vienna City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 160m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
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 racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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.
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