Vienna City Marathon 2026 — Fotografie bei Kilometer 35, dort wo der Marathon wirklich beginnt — Hinter der Linse photography by Peter Scholz
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    Vienna City Marathon 2026 — Fotografie bei Kilometer 35, dort wo der Marathon wirklich beginnt

    Eine Schwarzweiß-Fotostrecke vom 43. Vienna City Marathon — Porträts zwischen Ringstraße, Prater Hauptallee und dem legendären Kilometer 35, wo jeder Läufer dem „Mann mit dem Hammer" begegnet.

    Der Vienna City Marathon (VCM) ist das größte Laufsportereignis in Wien und zugleich der bedeutendste Marathon in Österreich. Jedes Jahr verwandelt dieses Rennen die Stadt in eine Bühne für Leistung, Emotion und Gemeinschaft. Tausende Läuferinnen und Läufer aus aller Welt stehen an der Startlinie, zehntausende Zuschauer säumen die Straßen und machen Wien für einen Tag zu einer Stadt im Laufschritt.

    Die Strecke gilt als flach, schnell und bestzeitenfreundlich. Gleichzeitig führt sie durch das Herz Wiens und vorbei an einigen der bekanntesten Orte der Stadt.

    Besonders eindrucksvoll ist die Passage über die Wiener Ringstraße. Für Menschen, die Wien nicht kennen: Die Ringstraße ist der große Boulevard rund um die historische Innenstadt. Dort liegen die Wiener Staatsoper, das Parlament, das Rathaus, das Burgtheater, die Universität Wien sowie prachtvolle Palais und Gründerzeitfassaden. Beim Marathon wird dieser Bereich zur großen Bühne. Menschen stehen dicht an dicht, Musik spielt, Stimmen hallen durch die Straßen. Die Energie trägt die Läufer förmlich weiter.

    Vienna City Marathon 2026 — runners on the Ringstrasse with grand 19th century architecture, black and white photography by Peter Scholz, schopho

    Dann folgt das Gegenteil: der Wiener Prater.

    Der Prater ist eines der größten innerstädtischen Erholungsgebiete Europas – mit Alleen, Wiesen, Waldstücken und langen geraden Straßen. Der Marathon führt gleich zweimal durch dieses Gebiet. Besonders entscheidend ist der Abschnitt zwischen Kilometer 27 und 36.

    Dort wartet die berühmte Prater Hauptallee: rund vier Kilometer lang, breit, schnurgerade und gesäumt von Kastanienbäumen. Während die Ringstraße laut und voller Menschen ist, wirkt die Hauptallee offen, still und fast endlos. Hier hört man Schritte, Atmung und die eigenen Gedanken.

    Auf der Ringstraße trägt dich Wien.
    Im Prater musst du dich selbst tragen.

    Nicht ohne Grund lief Eliud Kipchoge im Wiener Prater als erster Mensch die Marathondistanz unter zwei Stunden.

    Prater Hauptallee in Vienna — long straight tree-lined avenue, black and white fine art photography by schopho

    Ich habe bewusst bei Kilometer 35 fotografiert. Für viele beginnt hier der wahre Marathon. In der Laufszene spricht man vom „Mann mit dem Hammer" – jenem Punkt, an dem Energiereserven sinken, Muskeln schwer werden und jeder Schritt zur Entscheidung wird.

    Hier werden Unterschiede kleiner. Ob Profi oder Hobbyläufer – an diesem Punkt kämpfen alle mit denselben Fragen: Reicht die Kraft noch? Wie sehr will ich dieses Ziel erreichen?

    Manche lachen.
    Manche leiden sichtbar.
    Manche wirken leer.
    Aber alle wollen ins Ziel.

    Marathon runner close-up portrait at kilometer 35 — exhaustion and willpower, NIKKOR Z 135mm Plena black and white photography by Peter Scholz

    Fotografiert wurde diese Serie mit der Nikon Z9 und der Nikon Z8. Verwendet wurden bewusst nur zwei Festbrennweiten:

    • NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
    • NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

    Die gesamte Serie wurde in Schwarzweiß entwickelt, um Ausdruck, Licht, Struktur und Emotion stärker sichtbar zu machen. Für einen anderen Blick auf Equipment und Herangehensweise siehe auch mein Wochenende mit der Leica D-LUX 8.

    Nikon Z9 with NIKKOR Z 135mm Plena lens — gear used for Vienna City Marathon 2026 photography by schopho

    Auf der Ringstraße trägt dich Wien. Im Prater musst du dich selbst tragen.

    Marathon runner Caesar in motion blur at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz, schopho
    Elite marathon runner in concentration on the Prater Hauptallee — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Marathon runner Fanny mid-stride at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white editorial photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner Oqbe running head-on through the Vienna Prater — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Close-up portrait of marathon runner Oqbe with sunglasses at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white photography by Peter Scholz
    Solitary elite marathon runner airborne on the Prater Hauptallee — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Marathon runner Charles in full effort at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Close-up of marathon runner Tafese in concentration at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Austrian marathon runner Andreas mid-race at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Female elite marathon runner Hellen in motion at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Female marathon runner Lindsay in concentration at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz, schopho
    Female marathon runner Eva mid-race at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art portrait photography by schopho
    Intimate portrait of a bearded marathon runner after the finish — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Young female runner with sport sunglasses at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Marathon runner with headband and water bottle after the race — black and white editorial photography by Peter Scholz
    Smiling marathon runner after crossing the finish line — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Marathon runner with sport sunglasses catching breath after the race — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Focused marathon runner with sleek hair and sport sunglasses — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Marathon runner with visor and necklace in the Vienna Prater — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner Boris running head-on through the Prater Hauptallee — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Marathon runner Ciprian wearing a Half Marathon Pitești shirt at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner Srdjan running head-on through the Prater Hauptallee — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Marathon runner Mickaël in full effort with open mouth at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white editorial photography by Peter Scholz
    Portrait of an experienced marathon runner with Boston Marathon singlet — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Intense portrait of a marathon runner with SISU cap at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner with grey beard and hydration vest in the Vienna Prater — black and white fine art portrait photography by schopho
    Close-up portrait of a focused Austrian marathon runner — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Female marathon runner Patricia running head-on through the Prater Hauptallee — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Dynamic low-angle portrait of marathon runner Patricia checking her watch — black and white editorial photography by Peter Scholz
    Trail-style marathon runner Oliver with cap and hydration vest at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Marathon runner with Grid Run Club cap taking an energy gel at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art portrait photography by Peter Scholz, schopho
    Intimate portrait of an exhausted marathon runner with silver chain after the race — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Female marathon runner Liliia in full effort with open mouth at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white editorial photography by Peter Scholz
    Focused female marathon runner Lisa with earphones at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Female marathon runner Fabienne with sport sunglasses and water bottle in the Vienna Prater — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner Kevin with full beard and race bib at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Trail-style marathon runner with cap and hydration vest in the Vienna Prater — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Senior marathon runner with Kalenji vest and hydration system — black and white fine art portrait photography by schopho
    Marathon runner in Norda singlet with sport sunglasses at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Tattooed marathon runner with Yellow Fellow cap at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Intense portrait of a long-haired marathon runner with Bandit NYC singlet — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz, schopho
    Smiling marathon runner Alex with Salomon hydration vest after the race — black and white editorial photography by schopho
    Marathon runner with cap and mirrored sport sunglasses checking his watch — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Focused marathon runner with 42nd VCM finisher shirt at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Senior female marathon runner Angelica from Sportclub Meran in full effort — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Senior marathon runner Lukas with Bürenlauf shirt and Nike cap in the Vienna Prater — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Marathon runner André with Hella Marathon Nacht Rostock 2022 shirt — black and white editorial portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Intimate portrait of a senior marathon runner with TAO singlet at kilometer 35 — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Marathon runner Juan Felipe with TCS New York City Marathon Finisher 2018 shirt — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner Zhenyang from Tongji University with headband and aviator sunglasses — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Female marathon runner with Budapest singlet and bone-conduction headphones — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz, schopho
    Marathon runner Friedrich with full beard and silver chain at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Profile portrait of a marathon runner with Turracher Höhe beanie and round glasses — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner Jake with Nottingham Forest shirt and Capital One sponsor at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Marathon runner David with septum piercing and Asics singlet — black and white fine art portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Smiling female marathon runner with Sport Adventure headband in the Vienna Prater — black and white editorial photography by schopho
    Marathon runner with grey beard, round glasses and Hoka cap at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner with cap and mirrored sport sunglasses, intense low-angle portrait — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Female marathon runner Rebecca with hydration vest and AirPods at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Female marathon runner Michelle with flowing blonde ponytail and Puma visor — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Intimate portrait of a bearded marathon runner with Montana Tech Components singlet — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner André with windblown hair and Vienna City Marathon 2026 shirt from Universität Wien — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Shirtless young marathon runner in full effort at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Senior marathon runner with Vodiff cap and bone-conduction headphones — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Profile portrait of a bearded marathon runner with Shokz headphones and headband — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Intimate profile portrait of an exhausted senior marathon runner at kilometer 35 — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Marathon runner with Buff visor, Bose headphones and VCM 2023 shirt — black and white portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Marathon runner with Quiksilver cap and Bestattung Wien Turnleiberl shirt — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Young marathon runner with Kiprun hydration vest at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white editorial portrait photography by Peter Scholz
    Female marathon runner with sport sunglasses on her head, intense expression at kilometer 35 — black and white fine art photography by schopho
    Shirtless senior marathon runner with compression sock and necklace walking through the Vienna Prater — black and white fine art photography by Peter Scholz
    Smiling senior marathon runner Wolfgang with Club Deportivo del Valle shirt at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white portrait photography by schopho
    Senior marathon runner with cap in full effort at the Vienna City Marathon — black and white low-angle portrait photography by Peter Scholz

    20. April 2026

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