Budapest Marathon – No marathon on 1st October! –

Because of the unfortunate events in Budapest and the suggestion of authorities the organisers decided to adjourn the marathon race that was planned originally for 1st October 2006. The new scheduled date is 15th October 2006. After negotiations with the authorities the decision is expected in the second part of this week.

Arpad Kocsis, the race organiser of the Budapest Marathon: „We are really disappointed that the biggest sport event in Hungary had to be adjourned. But the president of the state and other honours suggested to postpone the race and the competent persons of the Hungarian police couldn’t guarantee the safety of the runners‘ and the spectators‘, so we had to pass this decision.

The anxiety for runners and visitors of the event (about 200 000 people) is in the first place at this moment. Of course I understand the disappointment of the runners who have trained hardly for the marathon and looked forward to the race. Organisers who were working for months to prepare the event are disappointed as well. This is why we are making efforts to hold the race on 15th October so the tradition of this 20 years old event hasn’t be broken off.

Péter Eszényi, the managing director of Plus Hungary added: „We support the decisions of the Organisers. The security of the participants is the most important thing. We are still committed as main sponsor to the Plus Budapest International Marathon, because this race is one of the most outstanding sport event in Hungary. We would be really glad if we can organise it on another date.

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