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Running Races in Budapest: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Budapest3 established annual road races in Budapest. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Budapest
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR Budapest Marathon | Marathon, Relay | October | Both banks of the Danube, crossing the Chain Bridge and Margaret Island. |
| Telekom Vivicittá City Protection Run | Half marathon, 10K, 7K | April | Long-running spring event dating back to the 1980s. |
| Budapest Half Marathon | Half marathon | September | Fast riverside half with Buda Castle in view for most of the course. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Budapest use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Budapest?
- SPAR Budapest Marathon (Marathon, Relay), normally held in October. Both banks of the Danube, crossing the Chain Bridge and Margaret Island.
- Are there 10K races in Budapest?
- Yes. Telekom Vivicittá City Protection Run (April).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.