When 31,000 motivated female athletes lace up their running shoes on a Sunday morning, the ground in Vienna literally trembles. That’s more than the capacity of many of the country’s large soccer stadiums. We’re talking about a fixture on the Austrian sports calendar, which is taking place for the 38th time this year.
Flat course and pure motivation
The ASICS Austrian Women’s Run on May 31, 2026, under the motto “HERE FOR MORE,” is all about unity and female solidarity. The loop through the green Prater is completely flat, making it ideal for fast personal bests or leisurely first-time runs. You can choose between the classic 5-kilometer course, the double 10-kilometer course, or the 5-kilometer Nordic walking route.
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The center of the running weekend is the area around Pierre de Coubertin Square, right next to the Ernst Happel Stadium. The starting gun for the 5-kilometer race goes off at 9:00 a.m., before the field for the 10-kilometer race hits the course at 10:25 a.m. Along the route, bands and drum groups will make sure you don’t run out of steam and reach the finish line with plenty of momentum.
A sporting highlight since 1988
It all began in 1988 in Laxenburg, Lower Austria, with just 440 participants. Since 1999, the Prater has been the sporting home of this event, where the Austrian 5-kilometer road record was even broken last year. This year, all 31,000 starting spots are completely sold out — a strong sign of the shared joy of exercise.
If you haven’t managed to secure a spot, you shouldn’t miss out on the spectacle as a fan along the route. Come to the Prater, cheer on the runners, and after the finish, perhaps enjoy a cool drink or a tasty slice of cake on the large festival lawn.
A little extra tip: You can even find a podcast here with Women’s Run founder Ilse Dippmann. There, you can dive deeper into the world of running in Austria and, of course, pick up valuable tips for your own training sessions!
👟 Location: ASICS Austrian Women’s Run
📍 Address: Pierre de Coubertin Platz / Ernst Happel Stadium, 1020 Vienna (Prater)
💶 Admission: Participation “Sold Out, “ free to watch along the route
🕒 Date & Start Times: May 31, 2026 | 5 km: 9:00 a.m. | 10 km: 10:25 a.m. | 5 km Nordic Walking: 11:05 a.m.
