Budapest Maraton Fesztivál
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41. SPAR Budapest Maraton® Fesztivál
The Budapest Maraton Fesztivál is a large-scale international sports event held over two days in the Hungarian capital. The festival features a wide variety of distances and activities, including running, walking, and urban hiking. The courses are set along scenic areas of Budapest, passing through several World Heritage sites and offering panoramic views of the city.
The event includes numerous competitive and recreational distances distributed across the weekend:
- Marathon (42.2 km)
- Marathon in pairs
- Marathon relay (4-member teams)
- 30 km
- 14 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 3-person relay (3x2 km)
- 2.3 km
- Family run
- Walking and Urban Hiking
The Saturday program typically focuses on shorter distances, ranging from 500 meters to 10 km, along with walking and urban tours. Sunday is dedicated to longer distances, including the full marathon and the 30 km race. Entertainment is provided along the route by various bands to support the participants. Participants receive a finisher medal and a technical running shirt to commemorate the event. The festival also features an exhibition area with sections for lifestyle, health advice, and sports equipment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
