Vienna in marathon fever: roadblocks and record hunt on April 6th!

Vienna in marathon fever: roadblocks and record hunt on April 6th!

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, the 42nd edition of the Vienna City Marathons takes place, in which over 45,000 runners are expected. The main event, the marathon with a distance of 42.195 kilometers, is expected to attract between 37,500 and 38,000 participants. The starting shot is located at 9:00 a.m., and the running route begins on Wagramer Straße between Schüttustraße and Archduke-Karl-Straße. The route record holder, Kenyan Vibian Chepkirui, has so far mastered the distance in an impressive time of 2:20:59 hours. The main competitors include Rebecca Tanui, Catherine Cherotich and Faith Chepkoech, also from Kenya. For men, Justus Kangogo, Douglas Chebii and Stanley Kurgat are among the favorites.

like laola1.at , several traffic restrictions and streets in Vienna are inevitable. Drivers are urgently asked to avoid the city center and plan alternative routes. Recommended bypass leads through districts within the belt and parts of Leopoldstadt and Brigittenau. The encounter traffic routes on the city motorways remain largely accessible, but the access to the city center is severely affected.

traffic disruptions in detail

The specific blocking times are as follows:

• Wagramer Straße: 04:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Reichsbrücke: 05:45 to 2:00 p.m. (out of town)
• Arbeiterstrandbadstraße: 05:45 to 11:00 a.m.
• A22, trips Donaucity and Reichsbrücke: 05:45 to 1:15 p.m.
• Handelskai: 07:45 to 2:00 p.m.
• Lassallestrasse: 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Praterstern: 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
• ring road: various blocking times
• more locks in streets and on subway lines between 07:20 and 3:55 p.m.

For detailed information on affected streets and subway lines, the comprehensive list in the article by OEAMTC.AT

security strategies for large events

The planning and implementation of the Vienna City Marathon requires a meticulous risk management. According to der-andere-verlag.de , comprehensive preparation is crucial to minimize potential risks. This includes the systematic recording of possible dangers as well as a detailed analysis of the event location and the audience. Technologies that use real -time data contribute to recognizing trends and taking appropriate measures.

A well -thought -out security plan includes safety precautions, training for personnel and regular simulations to improve reaction in an emergency. Crisis communication in particular plays a central role in the distribution of information and coordination during the event. A central communication center bundles information and ensures effective coordination of the security measures.

The committed efficiency of all planning teams will enable participants to experience safe and unforgettable experience. Participants, spectators and residents can look forward to a successful marathon in which both top sporting performance and the safety of those involved are in the foreground.