VCM Winter Running Series
In preparation for the 40th Vienna City Marathon on 23 April 2023, we are organising several running events in Vienna: the VCM Winter Running Series. For motivation, to air out and to meet friends. It's more fun together. So we run with energy through autumn and winter!
The heart of the VCM Winter Running Series is the Prater Hauptallee with a new route variation around the Lusthaus.
Look forward to a special highlight on 12 March. On this day we will start the "2nd Vienna Calling Half Marathon" on the Reichsbrücke. Experience the record route like at the beginning of the Vienna City Marathon and like at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge by Eliud Kipchoge. We have already held a half marathon on this route in May 2021.
VCM Winter Run 3
>> ENTRY LIST
Sunday, 12 March 2023Start 8.00 am
Vienna Calling Half Marathon - start Reichsbrücke, finish Prater Hauptallee
Start 11.00 am
5 km | 10 km – Start & finish Prater Hauptallee
Results & Certificates | Photos
All runs are part of the World Athletics Global Calendar
Please note, that registration forms are available in German only.
VCM Winter Run 2
Sunday, 29 January 20235 km | 10 km | 15 km | half marathon - Prater Hauptallee
Start 10.00 am
All runs are part of the World Athletics Global Calendar
Results | Photos
VCM Winter Run 1
Sunday, 11 December 20225 km | 10 km – Prater Hauptallee
Start 10.00 am
Results | Photos
Your routes
12 March 2023, Vienna Calling Half Marathon
Start: 8:00 am, Reichsbrücke
Finish: Prater Hautptallee, Stadionbadparkplatz - "Kipchoge finish"
Course: Reichsbrücke > Lassallestraße > Praterstern > Prater Hauptallee > Lusthaus > Riesenrad > Lusthaus > Riesenrad > Finish
Cut off: 10:45 am
Starting area: Reichsbrücke – directly above the Danube island
The starting area on the Reichsbrücke can be reached publicly by subway U1, station Donauinsel (exit "Donauinsel"), on foot or by bike via the footpath/cycle path below the Reichsbrücke.
Access to the Reichsbrücke is from the Danube Island via the south ramp. There is no access by car and no stopping or parking facilities on the Danube Island and/or the Reichsbrücke ramp south. Please allow sufficient time for your journey to the start.
Two refreshment points for the half marathon at each "lap" at the Stadionbad area (on both sides of the Hauptallee)
At approx. KM 4.5 and KM 13: water, Powerade, bananas and biscuits = finish line refreshment
At approx. KM 8 and KM 16.5: water, Powerade
12 March 2023, 5 km & 10 km
Start & Finish: Prater Hautptallee, close to Stadionbadparkplatz - "Kipchoge finish"
Start: 11:00 am
One refreshment point for 5 km & 10 km at the Stadionbad area (on the stadium side of the Hauptallee)
water, Powerade, Bananas and biscuits = finish line refreshment
Entry fees
The reduced prices apply to young people under 25 and seniors over 60.
>> SUNDAY, 12 MARCH 2023 <<
Vienna Calling Half Marathon: € 30 (€ 27 reduced)
No late entry for half marathon.
5 km: € 15 (€ 12 reduced)
10 km: € 20 (€ 17 reduced)
Late entry on race day: € 20 / € 25
Cash and card payment possible. No reduction for late registration.
The possibility for late entries is generally only valid if there are still starting places available.
BIB NUMBER DISTRIBUTION
Friday, 10 March 2023, 2 to 6 pm
ÖAMTC Cityshop, Schubertring 1-3, 1010 Wien
Attention: The Vienna Calling Half Marathon starts at 8:00 a.m. on the Reichsbrücke. Therefore, be sure to pick up your race number on Friday! You can also pick up the number for another person. Please show the e-mail with his/her confirmation of registration.
An emergency pick-up will be possible from 7:00 a.m. on the Reichsbrückenrampe Süd (access to the start on the Reichsbrücke) on Sunday.
For the races over 5 km and 10 km a later collection is possible on Sunday in the start/finish area in the Prater Hauptallee until 10:45 am.
In any case, plan enough time so that you can start without stress.
Sunday, 12 March 2023
At the start / finish area in the Prater Hauptallee
Only for 5 km & 10 km
CLOTHES DROP-OFF
You have the possibility to store your clothes in a BigBus during the race on Sunday. The bus will be available from 7:15 am on the Reichsbrücke and will drive to the Prater Hauptallee after the start, where it will also be available for the 5km & 10km runs.
Order your VCM Winter Run medal
Price 4,- Euro
Order together with your registration or via the link in your entry confirmation.
Deadline Thursday, 9 March, midnight.
You can still order your medal at the race itself for the price of 5,- Euro. Our partner "Kerschbaumer Trophies & More" will then produce more pieces and send them to you by post.
AWARD CEREMONIES
9:45 a.m. for the top 3 overall male & female half marathon finishers
12:00 for the top-3 overall women and men in the 5 km and 10 km runs
The winners and the top 3 will receive the VCM Winter Run medal and other prizes.
YOUR PHOTOS FROM THE VCM WINTER RUN
Create memories with your run. We will capture them for you. The photo service pica will be on site on 12 March with a team of photographers to capture YOU and the whole event between Reichsbrücke and Prater Hauptallee in the best possible way.
How it works:
• Make sure your bib number with the graphic is clearly visible during the run.
• Go to getpica.com and create your account
• Enter your code. You will find it near the graphic on your bib number.
• View your photos and share them with your friends
Digital photo packs with your personal photos will be available after the race at these prices:
• Half marathon € 20.99
• 10 km € 17.99
• 5 km € 12.99
Do your best and look forward to the photos!
Therefore VCM Winter Running Series
• Motivation for your VCM preparation
• A race is the best training
• Together it runs better & it's more fun
• Spirit of Eliud, World Athletics Heritage
• Good running conditions usually also in winter
• Half marathon with start on the Reichsbrücke in March
• Music & Moderation
• Photo service on Facebook
• Measured course (AIMS)
• Event registered with the ÖLV (Austrian Athletics Federation). Times are valid for best lists and records.
• Form test, incentive and community
• Coordinated with the 40th VCM & the VCM Training Runs