Tag: Marathon

Budapest is a beautiful city, but it becomes even more beautiful when it is dark outside and the lights are turned on! Wouldn’t it be nice to see the city with your own eyes in the darkness while running a distance of 5, 10, or 21 kilometers? That is possible if you come to Budapest and participate in the Budapest Night Run, also referred to as Generali Night Run.

It started as a simple run, but it has become one of the most popular sports events in Budapest. The atmosphere is fantastic and due to the fact that it is in the evening, you avoid the extreme heat, and you get to see the beautiful city of Budapest at night. All distances start by the Castle Garden (Várkert). This is located on the Buda side, just below the castle (next to the Danube). From there you will run along the Danube towards Margaret Island. This makes you able to see the most famous Parliament building in the world with its beautiful illumination while running. You will later run in the castle district, through the tunnel, and in the area near the Chain Bridge. All in all, a fantastic experience. Throughout the race there are so-called pacers helping you keep your pace. In other words, if you plan on running at a pace of 5 minutes per kilometer, follow the person running with a sign telling you that they are keeping that pace.

Budapest Night Run 2024

Date: August 31, 2024
More information and registration: https://futas.maratonman.hu/generali-night-run

The earlier you register, the cheaper it gets. If you are very late, you can register on the spot before the race, but then you should arrive early to make sure everything gets finished in time before the race.

There are also races for kids, meaning that this is an event for the entire family.

Would you like to see more what the event is about? Look at the official event video from 2022.

Would you like to read more about other sports events, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and happenings in Budapest? Take a look at our Budapest calendar.

SPAR Budapest Marathon is a fantastic event for those in love with running. Not only can you run a full marathon, but there are lots of other running competitions taking place in Budapest on both Saturday and Sunday during this event.

It is possible to run as a couple, you can run a set distance on Saturday and then run more on Sunday. There are also races for children, for families, and there is even a walking competition you can be a part of during this event in Budapest.

Would you like to participate in this event? Or maybe you want to know more about the options and the different distances? You can find more information at https://marathon.runinbudapest.com/

The competitions normally start from the Pazmany Peter setany (close to the Petofi bridge on the Buda side).

Budapest Marathon 2023

Dates: October 14-15

Is this an activity for you?

Are you used to running? If you have some experience, then you probably have a feeling about whether or not this is a task you can overcome. If running 5km makes you scared, you shouldn’t start with a marathon. Instead, start running 5km and then do a couple of races in which you run 5-6km. Later you can increase the distance and start running 10km, 15km, and maybe even try a half-marathon after some months. It is important, however, to take it step by step. Going for a marathon without the correct preparations can have a bad effect in several ways; you might get discouraged, and it is much easier to get injured.

As a result, take it step by step, and if you feel like, run in the Wizz Air half marathon in Budapest first. If you feel like it was a success, you could consider running the full marathon in Budapest later!

It is also worth remembering that several distances are available during this event. In other words, you can run even though you do not run a full marathon.

A short history lesson.

There has been arranged an annual marathon in Budapest since 1961. There was a change around 1984, and since 2009, the name-giver to the marathon is SPAR. The best time ever run in the present era in this marathon is from 1984 when Zoltan Kiss ran the distance in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

The number of participants varies each year, but it is normally between 30,000-40,000 participants running the different races.

The route starts near the Petofi bridge on the Buda side. There is no fixed route for the Budapest marathon, meaning that there are minor and sometimes bigger changes to the route every year.

What can you see while participating in Budapest marathon?

The main goal for marathon runners in Budapest is to finish the race. But while running, you will see fantastic buildings and attractions in Budapest. Some attractions you will see while running are the Hungarian Parliament, the Castle, the Gellert Hill, the Chain Bridge, the Margaret Bridge, Margaret Island, the shoes by the Danube, the Fishermen’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, and many other fantastic buildings.

Your energy will heavily influence whether or not you will be able to enjoy what you see or if all your focus will be on reaching the finish line. No matter what, the amazing atmosphere in Budapest and being surrounded by beautiful buildings and the Danube will for sure bring extra energy to your body!

It is time to get out and do something fun again. Are you ready to run a half marathon in Budapest? The annual event, the Wizz Air Half Marathon, will be arranged in Budapest on September 10th in 2023, and this is a fantastic chance to see Budapest while running around the beautiful capital of Hungary.

The exact route of the half marathon hasn’t been set yet, but no matter where the half marathon will be held, you will run along scenic routes in Budapest and it is going to be a fantastic experience!

There isn’t much information available in English about the event yet, but the online registration for the event can be found at: https://www.budapestfelmaraton.hu/online-nevezes/

If you use the page above and combine it with Google Translate, you should be able to succeed!