Budapest Maraton Fesztivál
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About the race
The SPAR Budapest Marathon Fesztivál is a two-day running festival in Budapest organized by BSI Sport. The 41st edition is scheduled for 10–11 October 2026 and features a wide range of race distances and formats across Saturday and Sunday. Saturday focuses on shorter distances starting from 500 metres up to 10 km, with walking and city tour options among the program. Sunday highlights longer distances: the classic marathon (42.195 km) is offered as individual, pair and four-person relay entries, and additional long options include 30 km and half marathon (21.1 km) distances. The event also lists 14 km, 10 km and 5 km races, plus children’s races and family programs.
The route passes notable city areas and world heritage sites, with live music and supporters along the course. The festival provides a unique finisher medal and event T-shirt for participants. Registration is open for distances between 5 km and 42.195 km. Partners and sponsors include SPAR and several other commercial supporters. The event combines competitive and recreational participation across multiple race types. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
