A marathon finisher deserves the brightest reward. Everyone, who finished the full Vienna City marathon distance, received a gold medal. The participants of other distances received the colour variant silver or bronze. The shape of a star is a symbol for the high ambition and the commitment that is necessary to run a marathon. It also stands for the overwhelming joy that arises once you have crossed the finish line. The marathon medal is refined with a Swarovski crystal. Swarovski is a famous jewellery and accessory brand. The inclusion of a crystal in the medal makes the Vienna City Marathon medal truly unique!

Vibian Chepkirui defended her title and smashed the course record at the Vienna City Marathon. The Kenyan won with 2:20:59 after a close battle with fellow-Kenyan Ruth Chebitok who finished second in 2:21:03. Sheila Jerotich made it an all-Kenyan podium, taking third place in 2:23:01. Cosmas Muteti won the men’s race with 2:06:53, which is the second fastest time in the history of the Vienna City Marathon. Fellow-Kenyan Leonard Langat was second in 2:06:59 and Eritrea’s Oqbe Kibrom followed in third with 2:07:25. Although there was no course record in the men’s race the wider top results were the best ever in the history of the event. There have never been two results below 2:07 before in Vienna. And seven times sub 2:10 is also a record for Austria’s prime road race.