Viennese marathon celebrates records: 46,000 runners and spectacular winners!

Viennese marathon celebrates records: 46,000 runners and spectacular winners!

The 42nd Vienna City Marathon, which ended in downtown Vienna on April 6, 2025, was a great success with a total of 46,083 runners from 146 nations. The marathon took place in front of the impressive Vienna Burgtheater, and the organizers were very satisfied with the course of the event. VCM Managing Director Kathrin Widu and Dominik Konrad emphasized the successful implementation and emphasized the importance of cooperation with the organizations involved.

In the category of classic marathon competitions, 12,968 participants competed. Hafatermu Abadi from Ethiopia, who crossed the finish line in 2:08:28 hours and thus became the youngest winner in the history of the Vienna City Marathon in 2:08:28 hours, was only 21 years old. Mica Cheserek from Kenya followed him in second place with a time of 2:10:23 hours, while Mogos Tuemay, also from Ethiopia, took third place in 2:10:33 hours.

Austrian athletes shine

The best Austrian runner was Andreas Vojta, who took ninth place in 2:15:01 hours. Betty Chepkemoi from Kenya prevailed for women and won the race in 2:24:14 hours. Rebbeca Tanui, also from Kenya, was second (2:25:18 hours), followed by Catherine Cherotich, which finished in 2:25:45 hours. The best Austrian athlete, Eva Wutti, achieved eighth place with a time of 2:37:43 hours.

It should be emphasized that over 50 hot spots and cheering zones along the route provided a festive atmosphere. On the occasion of Johann Strauss's 200th birthday, musical accents took place, which also enriched the event. The bat for children on Saturday was also a special highlight, in which the participants were dressed.

world record and security

Another remarkable moment was the dance of over 2,025 couples on the Reichsbrücke to the Danube Walzer, which set up a new world record in waltz dancing. The security measures during the marathon were comprehensive: 138 ambulance interventions, 228 assistance and 15 hospital transports were registered. The efficient and professional cooperation with 115 organizations, authorities and institutions guaranteed a secure setting for all participants.

The Vienna City Marathon is one of the largest running events worldwide and regularly reaches number of participants of over 50,000 athletes. According to hdsports.at , the marathon is one of the most important events in Austria, in addition to renowned events such as the Berlin Marathon and the New York City Marathon, which is the largest marathon in the world.

The positive reports about the course of the 42nd Vienna City Marathon and the high number of participants show that the event is not only another sporty highlight, but also contributes to the promotion of running sports globally.