SPAR Budapest Marathon

4.7 (15 Reviews)
Budapest, Hungary
12-13 Oct, 2024 (Sat - Sun)
Event size: 10000 - 24999 participants (Max 27000 participants)

Running

2.3 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 21.1 km, 30 km, 42.195 km

About the event

The beautiful city of Budapest invites you to join in a running festival for the whole family. Take part in running events ranging from 400 m to 42 km, or conquer the full-distance marathon. During the 2-day event, experience the sights of Budapest in a unique way and take in the stunning views of the Buda Castle from the banks of the Danube, or of the third-largest Parliament building in Europe. Choose your own challenge and discover Budapest on foot!

Races offered by this event

10 km

12 Oct, 2024 (Sat) - 09:00
Running
10 km
Solo
On site
Road
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

Spar 10km + 5km

12 Oct, 2024 (Sat) - 09:00
Running
15 km
Solo
On site
Road
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

5 km

12 Oct, 2024 (Sat) - 11:00
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

Fun Run 2.3 km

12 Oct, 2024 (Sat) - 12:35
Running
2.3 km
Solo
On site
Road
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

Marathon Relay for 4

13 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 09:00
Running
42.195 km
Relay (4)
On site
Road
Rolling
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

Marathon

13 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 09:00
Running
42.195 km
Solo
On site
Road
Rolling
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

Marathon Relay for 2

13 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 09:00
Running
42.195 km
Relay (2)
On site
Road
Rolling
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

30 km

13 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 09:40
Running
30 km
Solo
On site
Road
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

Half Marathon

13 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 10:15
Running
21.1 km
Solo
On site
Road
Rolling
Capital
City
Bridge
River
Scenic

Course details

Course highlights

Budapest MarathonThe course runs through the heart of Budapest, crosses several bridges and passes the most well-known sites of the city.10 kmThe course runs in the heart of Budapest passing several of the most well-know sites of the city.

Start address

Budapest,hu

Finish address

Budapest,hu

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Event T-shirts
Toilets
Goodie bag
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Photo Service
Pacers
Dressing rooms
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

4.7
15 Reviews
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Sergio Rodriguez Perez
Country flag of ES
Oct 2023
42.195 km

Muy bonito el recorrido . Ahora con ganas de saber donde aparecen las fotografías que se hicieron durante el marathon.

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KASHIWAZAKI MASAKI
Oct 2023
5 km

Great views of the Danube River can be enjoyed on the ride.

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Gard Eirik D. N.
Country flag of NO
Oct 2021
42.195 km

Pros: Scenic route along the Danube, good organized start/finish, lovely pacers, well-arranged refreshment-stations, great price and included T-shirt. Cons: Poorer route than previous years (2021)(apparently because of a bridge renovation) and announcements in English were somewhat messy. Overall a great experience.

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György Németh-Döltl
Country flag of HU
Oct 2020

You can Run near to Danube and kinda fast route. There is a few occasion that you have to run up to a bridge. Only downside is that you are limited to a smaller lap (14 km) and a bigger lap (28km) and just around the Danube, but Budapest has many many nice place to visit.

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Victoria Tetlow
Sep 2018

The Marathon Expo was very small, in a tent on a grass field but the actual marathon was really well organised, lots of well stocked fuel stations an amazing route along the Danube, into the Margret island park, running past historical building and into a little village. Race not to crowded and very friendly. Amazing medal at the end!

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lubbik *
Country flag of SK
Oct 2017
42.195 km

In 2017 I ran in Budapest twice. Polmaraton in April and in October my third marathon, which I managed to break into a new personal record. I like Budapest, and if it is possible, I will be glad to come back again.

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Otto Kis
Oct 2015

Ran the 30km (which is quite an unusual distance on events) and a relay in Budapest and I can tell ya'll it was great. The BSI who organized it did a fantastic job: route was all closed off and marshalled everywhere, refreshment stations were well equipped and they even think about recycling the plastic cups. The crowds and bands all around the scenic route were cheerful and always gave another push when I was running low on energy. Course is flat and if you peel your eyes open you'll see the best of Budapest while you're running ;)

Very unusual distance. This is what marathonists call mental half of the marathon, this is where the "wall" is.

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KOSTANTINOS KARAVIDAS
Country flag of GR

The organisation was really good, the scenery in the route was amazing and flat many of refreshments stations full of fruits sugar isotonic drinks,the vibe of the crowd was amazing and almost everywhere,totally recommend!

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Ulrich Walter
Country flag of DE

Der Marathon in Budapest ist international besetzt und gut organisert. Die Strecke führt hauptsächlich an der Donau entlang und bietet Sicht auf die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Die Läufer werden an vielen Stellen der Strecke musikalisch stimuliert. Einen ausführlichen Bericht findet Ihr hier: www.Marathon-Tourist.de - The Budapest Marathon is well organized and has an international contingent. The route mainly runs along the Danube and offers views of the city's most important sights. The runners are stimulated with music at many points along the route. You can find a detailed report here: www.Marathon-Tourist.de

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Antonio Bimbi
Country flag of IT

Favolosa

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Bart Kouwenberg
Country flag of NL

Beautiful city and well organized. Also very friendly for foreign runners, everything well explained in English.

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Edilene Moura
10 km

I was very impressed with the hydration support the race offered to participants. It was really well organized and designed for runners to feel protected. Congratulations to the Event.

The distance was good . It is a comfortable distance to run. Not easy and not hard properly

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Clare Evans

Loved the event, gorgeous route along the river Danube and excellent organisation. Also good prices if you book on early bird. My only complaint was the tight cutoffs - 5.30 for a marathon, 1.15 for the 10km

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Mark Openshaw
42.195 km

Really enjoyed this race, great and small little atmosphere which takes you around everywhere in Budapest with some great views.

Zig zagging across Budapest's bridges was quite a cool highlight for me!

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Peter Lamb
Country flag of GB

Very well organised, great communication and refreshment stations throughout - a beautiful city to run through!

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