There are 6 months left till the 24th edition of the Spar International Budapest Marathon

The world is starting to pay more and more attention to the Budapest Marathon, which has become one of the favorite targets of the marathon-running society. Last year nearly 13 000 runners participated at the race in 10 different distances. There were 3000 runners who achieved the marathon distance.

This is the only marathon race where you can run the 30k distance, which is very useful for those who are not prepared for the marathon yet. Teams or groups of friends can enjoy the relay race of 3 or the ekiden for 5 persons. The nice atmosphere and the total friendliness of the race are raised by street musicians along the course. The course is wide and flat so this is perfect to beat one’s personal record as well. A month earlier in September the Nike International Budapest Half Marathon takes place 24th time, which is similar to the marathon race in its nice atmosphere, relay, fun run and the same organization and the similar beautiful medal for each finisher.

The start number allows you to enter the famous Széchenyi thermal bath for free after the race. Running through the world heritage of Andrássy Street and along the riverside that divides the city in two parts gives an unforgettable experience for every runner. Spectators are uniformly spread out along the course but slightly thin on the ground, so if you are more turned on by fantastic view and to running a quick time, this is your race.

The next Budapest Marathon is on October 4, 2009
The next Budapest Half Marathon is on September 6, 2009
See www.budapestmarathon.com for more details

Become a Runner Ambassador

Become a "Runner Ambassador" of your country in the frame of our friendship runner program!
Have you ever taken part in any race in Budapest? If it is so, you have the possibility to become a Runner Ambassador of your country.  On our website we dedicate a special section for our Runner Ambassadors. All visitors of the same country will be automatically welcomed by the personal greetings of the Runner Ambassador of that country and can read his profile.

Please fill in the application form both in your native language and in English as well. [Application form]
After studying all the candidatures one "Runner Ambassador" will be selected per country. The selected "Runner Ambassador" will receive a free registration for the Marathon or the Half Marathon of Budapest in 2009.

2nd Lake Balaton Supermarathon – Running around the Hungarian sea

The 2nd Lake Balaton Supermarathon ultra race of 4 days and 195,4 km has arrived to his end on last Sunday. Enthusiastic runners arrived from eight different countries to welcome the spring and the awakening nature at the most popular tourist target of Hungary, at the Lake Balaton. The runners undertook to run around the biggest fresh-water lake of Middle Eastern Europe during four days. 115 individual runners, 19 pairs and 80 relay teams composed of 4 runners achieved the challenge in an ideal running weather. The number of the individual runners has doubled from last year. All the records have been beaten at this race of a very nice atmosphere.

For more information, please see the following website www.budapestmarathon.com

Budapest Marathon