2nd VCM Winter Run
At the event on 19 January, we will be running 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and a half marathon in the Prater Hauptallee. We look forward to seeing you!
Free start raffle
We would like to ‘reward’ long-term registration & preparation for the Vienna City Marathon. Therefore, as announced, we have raffled off 100 starting places for the race on 19 January among all ‘VCM winter runners’ who were already registered for the marathon or Wiener Städtische Half Marathon at the VCM 2025 by 6 January. The winners will be notified and will receive a refund of their entry fee before the race.
The VCM Winter Running Series is a proud partner of Erste Bank Sparkasse Running.
A food truck from RAW Energy will be on site with bowls and drinks. For ‘VCM winter runners’ there is a 2,- Euro discount on site.
All finishers will receive primroses (while stocks last). For spring fever at the winter run!
All VCM Winter Runs are officially AIMS-measured and part of the World Athletics Global Calendar.

Distances: 5 km | 10 km | 15 km | 21.1 km
1 lap = 5 km
1 x, 2 x or 3 x to run.

Entry fee: 5 km: € 20
Entry fee: 10 km | 15 km | Half Marathon: € 30
Flexible choice for the three longer distances: You can decide during the race which one you run.
Registration deadline: As long as starting places are available, but no longer than Thursday, 16 January 2025, 11:59 pm
Deadline for taking part in the raffle: Sunday, 6 January 2025, 11:59 pm
(Benefits Club of the City of Vienna):
get 20% discount on starting places
The discount cannot be redeemed retroactively on existing registrations.
Start & Finish
- We are using the fantastic grounds of the Rugby Union Donau Wien as the home base for the VCM Winter Run - just like the 1st VCM Winter Run.
- The entrance is located at Meiereistraße 20, 1020 Vienna, right next to the ‘Hauptallee’ and the Stadionbad car park, with last-minute race number distribution on Sunday, medals, refreshments at the finish, food truck from Raw Energy, award ceremony and a great atmosphere after the run: all in one place!
- Cloakrooms & showers are available for you there.
- Cloakrooms are unlocked. There are no lockers in the changing rooms. No liability for loss or theft. Leave valuables at home.
- The start and finish will be moved from the previous location on Prater Hauptallee a little way towards the Giant Ferris Wheel on the other side of the junction - just like the 1st VCM Winter Run. This will allow us to use fixed power from the Rugby Union and avoid the energy-intensive use of generators.
- The start will be slightly narrower than before, which will allow a more even ‘flow’ of all runners onto the course.
- Line up at the start according to your running pace.
- 4-5 min/km
- 5-6 min/km
- 6-8 min/km - The running route itself remains completely the same.
- Note the extended 4th lap for half marathon runners.
- The directions also remain the same, whether by underground line U2 (‘Stadion’), by bus 77A, by bike or by car (Stadionbad car park)
- Awards ceremony at the grounds of the Rugby Club at 11:45 for top-3 men and women at all four events. No ceremony for age groups.
Start number distribution
Hervis Store Mariahilfer Straße 36
Friday, 17 January, 2-6pm
Saturday, 18 January, 10am-2pm
Get your number on Friday or Saturday! This way you avoid long
queues in the morning on race day. There is also a 20% discount offer in the Hervis Store for participants in the VCM Winter Run.
Last minute bib-collection:
Sunday, 19 January, 8-9:30 am
At the grounds of the Rugby Union close to the start/finish area
Are you already registered?
You can check your registration here!
Late entry at bib pick-up on Friday and on race day: € 25 or € 35 (only card payment possible).
As long as starting places are available!
Net timing with RFID chip in the start number. You cannot use your own chip and do not need to rent a chip.
Order your VCM Winter Run Medal
Price: € 5
Order: until the closing date of the respective competition together with the registration or via link in your registration confirmation.
The VCM winter running medal is a great souvenir of your run. It is a three-dimensional snowflake and consists of two interlocking wooden parts with a ribbon. The VCM Winter Run medal is manufactured in Lower Austria and made from regional wood. We therefore offer a resource-saving and sustainable memento.
Important: There is no reordering on site! If you would like to receive a medal, you must order it in advance.
The top 3 in the overall standings of each race will receive their VCM Winter Run medal at the award ceremony, regardless of whether they have placed an order.