Vienna, Austria | 24 April 2027
ATHX Vienna 2027 takes place on 24 April at the Marx Halle, in Vienna's 3rd district, a week after ATHX Stuttgart. It is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026, and the only ATHX event in Austria.
Key event details
Venue:
Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, Vienna, Austria, 1030
Date:
24 April 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- By U-Bahn: the U3 line has two stops near the venue, Erdberg (exit Nottendorfer Gasse) and Schlachthausgasse (exit Markhofgasse), each about 8 minutes on foot according to the Marx Halle.
- By S-Bahn: the S7 stops at Wien St. Marx station (exit Landstraßer Hauptstraße), about 6 minutes on foot. ATHX also lists lines S45, S60 and S80 to St. Marx.
- By tram: line 18 (stop Viehmarktgasse) and line 71 (stop St. Marx), both about 5 minutes on foot.
- By bus: line 74A (stop Viehmarktgasse), about 5 minutes on foot, and line 80A (stop Neu Marx), about 1 minute on foot.
- By car: the Marx Halle does not publish motorway directions. Nearby car parks include Parkhaus Neu Marx (entrance at Hermine Jursa Gasse 11) and the Media Quarter Marx garage (Henneberggasse 2-4) and car park (Maria-Jacobi-Gasse 2). Designated accessible bays are in front of the venue on Karl-Farkas-Gasse.
- Airport: the S7 runs between Wien St. Marx and Vienna Airport, and St. Marx is the station closest to the venue.
The ATHX format
2.5 hours of continuous competition across six zones: Warm-Up (30 min), Strength (20 min), Refuel (10 min), Endurance (30 min), Recovery (30 min) and MetCon X (30 min). The three workouts are the same at every event of the 2027 season, so you can train them well in advance.
This season's three workouts
- Strength (20 min): 1RM Shoulder to Overhead (minutes 0-5, press, push press, push jerk or split jerk), 2RM Back Squat (minutes 5-10) and 3RM Deadlift. For the deadlift you warm up from minute 10 to 12, then get two 1-minute windows to complete a 3RM, either as 3 continuous reps or 3 singles. The deadlift score is the average of your two lifts, and your final score is the sum of the three lifts. You can use the 15 kg or the 20 kg bar.
- Endurance (24-minute time cap): a set-distance run followed by maximum distance on the SkiErg until the cap. The run is 3 km in ATHX and Pro (10 laps of 300 m), and 2.4 km for Lite Pairs. Your score is the total distance you reach on the SkiErg.
- MetCon X (25-minute time cap): Row, dumbbell Ground to Overhead, dumbbell Bench Press, Sandbag Squats, Sandbag Carry, Burpees Over Soft Bench and a final Row. Your score is your finish time. In Lite, loads and reps are lower and you can step over the bench.
Categories and pricing
ATHX Vienna offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: €150
- Pairs entry: €275
Get ready for Vienna with Velites
First, check what gear is allowed. The official ATHX 2027 movement standards do not allow lifting straps, hand grips, grip tape or gloves of any kind during competition. Wrist wraps, a single pair of knee sleeves (not rolled), elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt, weightlifting shoes and your own chalk are all allowed in the strength zone. Note that the weightlifting belt is not allowed during the Sandbag Squats.
For competition day:
- Knee sleeves, for the 2RM Back Squat and the Sandbag Squats, where you have to get below parallel on every rep.
- Wrist wraps, to keep your wrists stable on the 1RM Shoulder to Overhead and the Dumbbell Bench Press.
- Hybrid 1.0 and Minimal 1.0 shoes, built to move between running, strength and metcon without changing footwear.
For your training block: Quad Ultra hand grips help you build barbell and pulling volume without tearing up your hands. Use them in the box and leave them in your bag on event day.
Vienna: more than just fitness
- Schönbrunn Palace: the former imperial summer residence and its gardens, one of Vienna's best-known sights.
- St. Stephen's Cathedral: the Gothic cathedral in the heart of the old town.
- Prater: the large park with its giant Ferris wheel, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Vienna 2027 take place?
At the Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna, Austria, in Vienna's 3rd district. Check the information the organisation sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact entrance within the venue.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
The S7 S-Bahn runs between Vienna Airport and Wien St. Marx station, which is about 6 minutes on foot from the Marx Halle. Neither the venue nor the airport publishes a total journey time, and rail services at the airport can be affected by works, so check the timetable on the ÖBB website before you travel.
Can I use hand grips or lifting straps during the competition?
No. The ATHX 2027 movement standards ban lifting straps in the strength zone, and hand grips, grip tape and gloves of any kind during competition. You can wear wrist wraps, one pair of knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt (except in the Sandbag Squats) and weightlifting shoes.
Are there more ATHX events in Austria or nearby in 2027?
ATHX Vienna is the only ATHX event in Austria in 2027. Nearby events include ATHX Stuttgart on 17 April at Messe Stuttgart, ATHX St Gallen on 10 April at Olma Messen St. Gallen, and ATHX Milan on 6-7 March at Fiera Milano.
What changes in the 2027 workouts compared with 2026?
Strength now has a 1RM Shoulder to Overhead, a 2RM Back Squat and a 3RM Deadlift, instead of the Strict Press, 3RM Back Squat and 5RM Deadlift. Endurance becomes a set-distance run followed by maximum SkiErg distance, instead of alternating running and rowing. MetCon X now uses Row, Bench Press, Sandbag Squats and Burpees Over Soft Bench. Gloves and grip tape are also now banned.
Conclusion: see you in Austria
ATHX Vienna 2027 brings the new season to the Austrian capital with a fresh set of workouts. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Vienna!
