Austria · Vienna
Wien Rundumadum
Distance
130 km
Date
July 11, 2026
Entry fee
130 EUR
€ / km
€1.00
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
A 24/7 city-edge ultra: Vienna’s greenbelt looped into a gritty, urban-to-forest endurance test.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1880m
D+/KM
14.46m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
8.1%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-6.9%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
8.1 km · 325 m gain
starts km 4 · avg 4.0% · max 61.2%
2.5 km · 232 m gain
starts km 39 · avg 9.1% · max 35.5%
3.8 km · 171 m gain
starts km 23 · avg 4.5% · max 43.1%
Top descents
5.5 km · 240 m drop
starts km 27 · avg -4.4% · max -33.8%
4.0 km · 201 m drop
starts km 41 · avg -5.0% · max -30.5%
4.0 km · 164 m drop
starts km 20 · avg -4.0% · max -23.1%
How Hard Is the Wien Rundumadum 130km? (14.5 m/km, 8% Average Gradient, and Why That's the Point)
Q: How hard is the Wien Rundumadum 130km? | A: Moderate by 130km ultra standards. The course covers 130km with only 1,880m gain (~14.5m/km), 45% flat terrain, and barely 2km above 20% gradient. The biggest climb rises 325m over 8.13km at 4.0% average. Distance-weighted gradients are 8.14% uphill and 6.92% downhill. The challenge is sustained effort, November overnight conditions (near-freezing, foggy), and 25 hours of cumulative fatigue — not technical mountain terrain.
Course Profile — 24 Stages Through Vienna's Greenbelt: Forests, Vineyards, the Central Cemetery, and Leopoldsberg
Q: What makes the Wien Rundumadum unique among European ultras? | A: It is a complete loop of Vienna's greenbelt — 24 stages through forests, vineyards, parks, and urban paths. Every one of the 24 stage checkpoints is accessible by public transport, making crew support and spectating uniquely easy. A relay option allows teams of 2–6 runners. The race has been studied by NIH/PMC cardiac researchers (2024).
€1.00 per Kilometre for a Loop of a European Capital
Q: How much does the Wien Rundumadum 130km cost? | A: €130 from January 1 to May 31, 2026; €150 from June 6 to November 1. A mandatory GPS tracker rental of €15 is paid in cash at check-in. Late registration on-site is possible if slots remain (+€20). Register at my.raceresult.com/370736/registration.
Getting to Wien Rundumadum: Vienna Airport, Public Transport, and Why Logistics Here Are Uniquely Easy
Q: Which airport should I use for Wien Rundumadum? | A: Vienna International Airport (VIE) — approximately 23 minutes from the start at Sportcenter Donaucity. Not classified as FAR. Public transport from VIE is excellent, and Vienna has strong accommodation at all price points.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Vienna (VIE)
Notes
Start: ~20–45 min to central Vienna / Public transport: excellent / Accommodation: very strong; easy logistics
