Austria · Vienna
Wien Rundumadum
Distance
88 km
Date
July 11, 2026
Entry fee
110 EUR
€ / km
€1.25
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
1600m
D+/KM
18.18m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
8.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.5%
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 55.4%
2.5 km · 231 m gain
starts km 39 · avg 9.1% · max 38.9%
3.8 km · 172 m gain
starts km 23 · avg 4.5% · max 35.0%
Top descents
5.5 km · 240 m drop
starts km 27 · avg -4.4% · max -30.2%
4.0 km · 200 m drop
starts km 41 · avg -5.0% · max -30.5%
4.0 km · 165 m drop
starts km 20 · avg -4.0% · max -23.1%
What Is the Wien Rundumadum 88km -- Vienna's Greenbelt Ultra, the Rundumadum Trail, and Why This Is One of the Most Accessible 80km+ Races in Europe
Q: What is the Wien Rundumadum 88km? A: The Wien Rundumadum 88km is one of the four solo distances offered at the Wien Rundumadum event (alongside 130km, 61km, and 42km), tracing the official Rundumadum trail through Vienna's greenbelt -- 88km of forests, hills, vineyards, canals, and parks circling the Austrian capital. 'Rundumadum' is Viennese dialect for 'all around.' The event is organised by Verein Mehrkampf Team Austria (founded 2014) and takes place in November 2026. All stage checkpoints are accessible by Vienna public transport -- unique for an ultra of this distance.
How Does the Wien Rundumadum 88km Course Work -- 18.2 m/km, Rank 58/~390 Avg Downhill, and Stages Through Vienna's Forests, Vineyards, and Parks
Q: How hard is the Wien Rundumadum 88km? A: Accessible by gradient standards, but demanding through distance and November conditions. The course covers 88km with only 1,600m of gain (~18.2 m/km) and ranks 58/~390 in the DTR database for average downhill steepness (near the gentlest in the catalogue). There is no sustained alpine climbing. The challenge is sustained effort over 88km, cold overnight temperatures (potentially near-freezing), fog, and rain. Thermal and waterproof gear are essential. Runners with a strong marathon base and some trail experience are the primary target; specialist mountain climbing fitness is not required.
Who Should Run the Wien Rundumadum 88km -- and What Makes a November City Ultra Harder Than It Looks
Q: When does the Wien Rundumadum 88km take place? A: The 2026 event runs November 7–8, 2026. The 130km distance starts at 05:30 on November 7; the 88km start time should be verified at wien-rundumadum.at before booking travel, as shorter distances typically start later. November in Vienna means cold nights (near-freezing possible), fog, and damp conditions -- preparation for overnight running in cold and wet is essential.
€ per Kilometre, GPS Tracker, and All Checkpoints by Public Transport -- the Logistics Case for the Wien Rundumadum 88km
Q: How much does the Wien Rundumadum 88km cost? A: Entry fee for the 88km distance should be verified at wien-rundumadum.at -- the 130km entry was €130 (Jan–May 2026) / €150 (Jun–Nov 2026). A mandatory GPS tracker rental of €15 is paid in cash at check-in for all distances. Late on-site registration is possible if slots remain. Register at my.raceresult.com/370736/registration.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Vienna (VIE)
Notes
Start: ~20–45 min to central Vienna / Public transport: excellent / Accommodation: very strong; easy logistics
