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On an unusually hot autumn day 3650 marathon runners participated on the 26th Spar Budapest International Marathon. This is the highest number ever. Out of this 1500 arrived from abroad. Runners arrived from 53 different countries. The highest number arrived from France, the UK, Italy, Germany, and Finland.

After the Start at Hereoes Square the course lead through the most beautiful part of the Hungarian capital, many which are part of the World Heritage. First time ever runners and supporters could meet with classical music along the course. Both the musicians and the participants cheered the innovation, and can’t wait for next year to repeat it. On the stairs of the Opera house the chorus of the Budapest Opera gave a concert while the brass band played from the balcony. At the Parlament square the List string-quartet gave 2 concerts for the runners, who could enjoy the music twice, as long as the course lead there at the also at 7th and at the 30th kilometre.

Because of the 25-27 degrees extra refreshment stations were set up along the course. The organisers got many positive feedbacks about the stuff that how friendly and helpful they were. One finish runners, who run more than 100 marathon described the Budapest Marathon as the friendliest marathon he has ever seen in the World. Fortunately along the Danube some wind was also helping to refresh the runners.

The Charity village also turned out a real success. The trusts participated there raised record amount of money. Also a bus for handicapped children was handed over before the start.

The winner among the men was Elisha Kiprotich (2:25:57) a Kenyan runner living in Hungary, while among the women Földingné Nagy Judit (HUN) (2:54:45).

Participants of the marathon and the 30 km distance of the 26. Spar Budapest International Marathon will all receive a white technical T-shirt of the race printed with the unique logo. You will receive the T-shirt when picking up your start pack at the race centre.

The registrations from outside of Hungary are keep streaming for the 26th Nike Budapest International Half Marathon and the 26th Spar Budapest International Marathon.

1 and 2 months before the races we have received 1100 for the Half Marathon , 1200 for the Marathon and 100 for the 30 km distance. All three categories allready exceed the overall number of foreign participants from last year.

The biggest number of registration is coming from France, Germany and the UK, but lot of runners are coming also from Slovakia and the Netherlands.

Individual runners of the 26. SPAR Budapest International Marathon will receive this medal upon finishing.


The medal for the 30 km runners will be very similar, with a simple 30 km inscription on it.


So don't hesitate, book your place still in July for the most beneficial price!