Vienna City Marathon 2014: READY TO GO! Important information for your race at the Vienna City Marathon at a glance

Sunday, April 13, is just around the corner. Thrill and anticipation go upwards these days while your training should be smart and gentle now. Plan your VCM weekend carefully so that you can focus on the race and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the race weekend. Here is a summary of all the important information and program highlights.

 

The organising team would like to wish you a perfect day for the Vienna City Marathon 2014!

Please find useful information in our information brochure:

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: BEFORE THE START

[VCM RACE DOCUMENTS] Get your race documents on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the VCM Expo "Vienna Sports World”! Passport or identity card together with the letter of confirmation required. For participants in the relay marathon: The runner, who completed the registration, may collect start numbers for all four team members. NO EXPO and no race documents on race day!

[HOW TO GET THERE] Messe Wien, Hall D, Entry Trabrennstraße, 1020 Vienna. Use subway line U2, get off at station “Krieau”.

[LATE ENTRIES] Late registration is ONLY possible for the kids races COCA-COLA 4.2 and COCA-COLA 2.0 at the Vienna Sports World, as long as starting places are available and no later than Saturday, 13th April, 3 p.m.

• No late registration for Marathon, OMV Half Marathon and Krone Relay Marathon!

• Kids registration closes on Saturday, 12th April, 3 p.m.!

[VCM APP FOR SMART PHONES] Mobile service and information for runners and fans at the Vienna City Marathon. The VCM App is available for Android phones and tablets at Google play and for iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) at the App Store.

[VCM LIVE STREAM AND LIVE TICKER] From Thursday to Sunday a live ticker on informs you about news from the organisation and from the star athletes. Press conferences and the race day will be covered in English as well! On Sunday a Live Stream will be available worldwide!

[YOUR RACE ON FACEBOOK] Show your friends with the help of the new VCM Facebook App that you are running the Vienna City Marathon. What’s more, your result will be posted on your Facebook wall after you cross the finish line.

[STARTING LIST] – You find your name in the starting list, when your entry has been registered correctly.

[DETAILS OF THE COURSE] – Plan your personal race and look through the extensive race course documentation!

[VCM EVENT COLLECTION] The new VCM Event Collection by adidas offers the ideal equipment for your race at the Vienna City Marathon and is a great souvenir. Running Shirts, Jackets and Shorts specially marked with the VCM-logo and in high-end quality of adidas are available in limited edition.

[MEDAL ENGRAVING] – For all participants we offer the possibility to engrave your medal with you name and net time. Order this service before the race at the VCM Expo Vienna Sports World!

[30 MINUTES MASSAGE] New at the Vienna Sports World: Enjoy half an hour of massage for 35 Euros!

GO HEALTHY TO THE START!

[SET YOURSELF A REALISTIC GOAL] Take a look at your training in the previous weeks and months to make an honest account of your shape.

[VCM MEDICAL CENTER] – In case you have been ill or injured in the weeks before Vienna City Marathon and in case you are unsure if you should participate at VCM or not, please do not hesitate to contact our VCM Medical Centre at "Vienna Sports World” on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 07:00 p.m.!

[READY – HEALTHY – GO!] Enter important information regarding your health along with your VCM start number online or at the “READY – HEALTHY– GO” booth at the VCM Expo! These details will be available to our medical team in case of emergency. Take this opportunity on a voluntary basis for your own safety!

[WEATHER FORECAST] Plan your race according to the weather conditions. A special “event weather forecast” will be set up from Wednesday.

ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR RACE!

[HOW TO GET TO THE START] – Use the subway line U1 (direction Kagran, leave at “Vienna International Centre” or “Alte Donau”) to get to the start without troubles and in time.

[STARTING BLOCKS] – Here you find a map showing your starting block on race day.

[GET ACTIVE] Warm-up before the start at the Coca-Cola truck on Wagramer Straße/Nauschgasse on Sunday from 8:00 in the morning! A fully motivated instructor team of Vienna’s University Sports Institute is waiting to send you well and properly warmed-up and in an excellent mood into the race. ‘Cause: Movement is happiness!

[DETAILS OF THE COURSE] – Plan your personal race and look through the extensive race course documentation!

[REFRESHMENTS POINTS] – Inform yourself about the numerous refreshment points along the course!

[FINISH AREA] Look here to be on the right track!

AT THE FINISH

[MARATHON PHOTOS] – Smile, when you cross the finish line! Your personal photos will be displayed 24 hours after the race in the result list of the Vienna City Marathon.

[YOUR CLOTHES] Get an overview on what’s happening after the finish line

[CELEBRATE YOUR RACE AT THE FINISH] – Stay at the finish area to enjoy the great atmosphere and some good meal at the Heldenplatz!

[ASK ME!] On Sunday 40 volunteers of our “ASK ME” team are underway to assist you. They speak several languages and do their best to answer your questions. Look for the girls and guys with red beach-flags and on Robsteps.

 

Source: Vienna City Marathon