Race InformationThe first Budapest Half Marathon was organised in 1984. During the last 27 years the race grew up into a major event in Budapest with 12 000 runners. 7000 runners on the individual 21 km distance, while others run in pairs or run the shorter distances. Budapest Half Marathon also become a real international event with almost 2000 runners from abroad, from more than 50 different countries.
CONTENT LIST
1.REGISTRATION INCLUDES
2.PRICES AND REGISTRATION
3. COURSE
4. RULES OF PARTICIPATION
5. BEFORE THE RACE
6. DURING THE RACE
7. AFTER THE RACE
8. SPECIFICS ABOUT HALF MARATHON IN PAIRS
9. SPECIFICS ABOUT FUN RUN
1. REGISTRATION INCLUDES: registration numberStart package including: start number, sponge,Chip measurment (except for the FunRun)Medal at the end of the race (except for Fun Run)Registering the 21km includes one free registration for the FunRun what can be used for your family member or friend.Common warming up before the race with professional fitness trainersRefreshment stations along the course (9 stations)Pace makersChanging and cloack rooms on the spotFirst aid during the whole raceFamily day at the starting area with different programs for all day long
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Click here for prices and registration
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3. COURSE
The course is approved by AIMS (Assosiation of International Marathons and Distance Races). It is mostly flat, the only difference in heights are the driveways leading up and down from the bridges. The course guides the runners through the most beautiful parts of the city passing by famous buildings like the Opera House or the Parlamient, participants run along both sides of the city (Buda and Pest) along the river Danube.
Course Map
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TIME LIMIT
The time limit is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The race will be followed by the closing bus which runners can get up on if they suffer an injury or are forced to give up. The closed roads will be opened after the time limit elapses, for this reason those who are caught up by the closing bus must get up on it. Runners who give up or suffer an injury will be transported back to the race centre by the bus. Please return your chip on the bus should this be the case. It is forbidden to keep on running once the bus passes you because roads will be opened to traffic after the time limit. Part time limits are:
• 6K: 43m
• 12K: 1h 26m
• 18K: 2h 09m
AGE LIMIT
We accept entries from runners who were born before the 08 September 2000 (12 years old or older)
CHIP (no chip - no time)
You must wear a chip during the race. You can not participate without one. You can either wear your own chip or you can rent one from us. If you use your own you have to register its number. If
you choose to rent one, you have to leave a deposit for it when picking up the start package.
IMPORTANT: the deoposit is 1000 HUF, and we only can accept exactly 1000 HUF note. (so we cannot accept Euro, Dollar or any other currencies. We can not accept 500 or 2000 or 5000 etc HUF notes either.
RACE NUMBER
The race number must be worn on the chest. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
SKATES, BIKES, DOGS ETC.
It is forbidden to participate in the race with skates, bicycles, dogs or other pets. Violation of these rules will result in exclusion from the race.
CANCALATION
There is no refund for cancalation, no matter what is the reason behind. Though the registration can be forwarded to the following year. If you wish to do this please write your request to the budapest.run (at) futanet.hu e-mail address.
FAIR SPORTSMAN-LIKE BEHAVIOUR AND OTHER
Fair sportsman-like behaviour is expected of all participants, as well as always keeping to the marked route. The number of entries allowed will be limited upon decision of the organiser. Entry forms will be dealt within the order of their incoming. Early submission of the entry forms will guarantee your participation in the marathon.
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START NUMBER AND START PACKAGE PICK UP
All start numbers must be picked up at the race centre during opening hours:
08 September 2012: from 12:00 pm to 18:00 pm
09 September 2012: from 7:00 am to 9:45 am
Tables will be divided according to your start number (eg. 4001-4090) so you can quickly select your table. Obtaining your start number is easier if you have the confirmation letter at hand and can present it on start number pick up. Without a confirmation letter, please check your number on the entry list which will be set up at the race centre. Start packages will be handed over together with the race numbers.
CHIP DEPOSIT
If you rent the chip from us you need to pay a deposit when picking up the start package. IMPORTANT: the deoposit is 1000 HUF, and we only can accept exactly 1000 HUF note. (so we cannot accept Euro, Dollar or any other currencies. We can not accept 500 or 2000 or 5000 etc HUF notes either.)
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START
Starting times (times are subject to change!):
• 10:00 - Half Marathon and Half Marathon in pair
• 13:15 - Fun Run start
Start places:
Start gate will be set up on Olof Palme Promenade (Olof Palme sétány) for all distances.
Zones at the start (pace minutes/km):
• Within 3:30
• Between 3:30 and 4:00
• Between 4:00-4:30
• Between 4:30-5:00
• Between 5:00-6:00
• Over 6:00
Please stand in the zone appropriate to your pace.
PACE MAKERS
There will be pace makers who run at a stable speed to help amateurs better achieve their own planned time. Each time will have two runners assigned to,and they can be seen from a distance. Finishing times with pace makers:
• 1:30
• 1:45
• 2:00
• 2:15
• 2:30
REFRSESHMENT STATIONS
There will be nine refreshment stations along the course, making sure that you acquire the necessary amount of liquid during the race. The first and last stations will provide water while the other stations will offer banana, lemon, glucose, isodrink and water. All stations will be supplying water to wet your sponge.
TOILETS
Toilets will be set up at the start/finish area and beside each refreshment stations.
FIRST AID
First aid will be available from start to finish at multiple locations throughout the course. These are the following: doctors on motorcycles, an ambulance which will follow behind the race, another ambulance will be ready at the Lánchíd (Chain Bridge) in the relay switch area, doctors will constantly circle up and down the course, and finally a first aid station will be set up at the finish line.
FINISH
The finish will be located on the Olof Palme promenade (Olof Palme sétány) Relay runners will have to enter a separate lane. All half- marathon and half-marathon in pair runners will receive a unique medal and a finisher bag upon crossing the finish line. The finish area is reserved only for runners and race staff - friends, relatives and other company may not enter this area. We ask all runners to return their chips to the race centre
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MASSAGE
At the finish area, masseurs will be waiting for those who wish to relax their feet. The massage is free; its duration is about 10 minutes.
MEDAL GRAVING
You can get your medal graved with your name and time in the finishing area if you would like to.
RACE RESULTS
Results can be viewed on www.budapestmarathon.com from 22:00 09 September 2012
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DISTANCE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
8. SPECIFICS ABOUT HALF MARATHON IN PAIRS
Distances are: 11,4 km for the first and 9,7 km for the second runner.Relay point for Half Marathon in pairs will be placed at the Pest side of Lánchíd (Chain Bridge. You can get there from the start with the yellow subway till the end stop (Vörsömarty tér) and than a short walk to the Danube (5-10 minutes)
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9. SPECIFICS ABOUT FUN RUN
Distance: 3,5 km
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