Ipoly Maraton
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About the race
The Ipoly Maraton is a spring road and trail running event along the Ipoly river valley, scheduled for 20 March 2027. The race base is in Szob, with start and finish at Köztársaság tér and a turnaround in Ipolydamásd. The route follows the EuroVelo 6 corridor for large sections, running close to the river and passing cycle paths, embankments and open panoramas. Some sections are on paved cycleway while longer distances include gravel and compacted dirt, and one distinctive segment passes by a bivalve reserve on private pasture.
The event offers multiple distances:
- 7.5 km one-lap course, 100% asphalt cycleway
- 15 km two laps of the 7.5 km circuit
- 21 km half marathon, approximately 80% asphalt and 20% dirt/gravel
Elevation change is small: the course highest and lowest points differ by about 10 m. Total ascent measures given are 40 m for the 10.5 km loop and 80 m for the half marathon, supporting a generally fast course profile. Aid stations supply water, isotonic drink, cola, banana, apple, biscuits and energy gel at multiple locations. The event center is near the Danube shore in Szob; overnight or shower facilities are not listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
