Zúzmara Félmaraton és Futófesztivál
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About the race
The Powerade Zúzmara Half Marathon and Running Festival is a winter road and trail running event held in Budakalász near the Budakalász Sportcsarnok. The course runs largely on the Omszki-tó bike path and includes sections by the Duna river and across the Megyeri híd, offering a mixed route through urban and natural surroundings.
Distances on offer:
- 21.1 km half marathon with three refreshment stations along the route.
- 10 km race on mixed surfaces near the Omszki-tó and surrounding paths.
- 3.4 km short recreational distance suitable for families and newcomers.
The event is staged in January each year and notes that winter conditions are expected; the course may feature snow, ice, cold, wind or sunshine. Organised by Budapest Sportiroda (BSI), the festival provides timing, results archive and race-day services. The half marathon description mentions ample refreshments at three stations. Finishers receive a commemorative finishers' medal.
Information and services referenced by the organiser include online entry, start lists, results archive, a media gallery of photos and videos, preparatory training plans, and partner support from brands such as Powerade, Naturaqua and Spuri Futóbolt. The event emphasises the winter setting and the mix of natural scenery and bike-path running around the Omszki-tó and Megyeri híd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
