Training Zone of the Vienna City Marathon
Tip #1: Do it, and do it together. You'll always be motivated with a friend or a group.
- The Best Idea: Why Running Is Good for You
- Start Simple: 5 Rules to stay fit or get fit
- VCM Training Runs: Every Tuesday until the VCM in Prater Hauptallee
- VCM Winter Running Series: Three races, one goal
- adidas Runners Vienna: Your running community in Vienna
- Parkrun: 5 km every Saturday in Donaupark
Training Plans
More information on the VCM 2027 training plans to come.
New: VCM Summer Training Sessions
Many of you have asked for them - now they're here! Get ready for the VCM Summer Training Sessions, featuring Run & Swim workouts at the Alte Donau and a Pace & Power community event in the Prater.Train together, stay motivated, and prepare for the Wörthersee Marathon: the Sportordination coaching team, led by Michael Koller, will be supporting you throughout July, August, and September.
Long Run & Swim
Join us for long runs along the Alte Donau.- Sunday, July 12, 8:30 a.m.
- Sunday, August 9, 8:30 a.m.
- Sunday in September – date to be announced
Run starts: 8:30 a.m.
- 3–4 pace groups (5:30–8:30/9:00 min/km)
- 7 km loop around the Lower Alte Donau - Strava Route
- The loop will be repeated multiple times.
- Cool off with a swim after the run.
- Participation is free of charge.
If you would like to store a bag, lockers are available for rent at the nearby Sportcenter Donaucity. Please note that locker rental is not organized by VCM and must be arranged individually.
We look forward to seeing you for some beautiful Danube runs!
Sunset Pace & Power
Get stronger together, improve your running technique, and enjoy a summer evening with the running community.- Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 p.m.
- Community event at the Prater | Rugby Club | Meiereistraße 20, 1020 Vienna
- Strength & running technique session with the VCM Sportordination coaching team
- Host: Anna Scherfler – Social Run Club
Tips, Workouts, Motivation
4 sessions · change of station every 20 minutes- Christian Lackinger – Workout: Core stability exercises – please bring a yoga mat or towel!
- Moritz Kopeinig – Workout: Running technique drills
- Michael Koller – Coaching: Training planning & guidance, workload management
- Anja Horsfield – Coaching: Nutrition for runners
- 20-30 minutes Social Run with music, by Uni Athletics
- Food & Drinks, lottery, summer evening
Participation is limited.
Register for free here if you'd like to join us on August 11!
We can't wait to welcome you to the VCM Summer Training Sessions!
In autumn 2026, the weekly VCM Training Runs on the Prater Hauptallee will return, providing specific preparation for the Vienna City Marathon 2027. VCM training information
Subscribe to the free and GDPR-compliant. VCM Training Newsletter. This will keep you up to date on our preparation programmes.
Only come to the VCM Training Run if you are healthy!
- In case of pain or infection: Take a break and give yourself time to get fit and fully resilient again.
- If in doubt, have yourself checked by a doctor.
- Be aware that the fast and perhaps unfamiliar training sessions are strenuous.
Important to know:
- As a group, we always run on the right-hand side of the Hauptallee.
- Do not use headphones during training so that you can understand the information given by the coaches and other runners.
- During the VCM Training Runs, pictures and videos will be taken for the social media channels of the Vienna City Marathon and Sportordination.
- Participation in the VCM Training Runs is at your own risk. The organiser and the trainers accept no liability for accidents or damage.
