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Runners Banquet Dinner on a boat on the Danube11 September 2007
The official closing event for foreign runners! The boat departs from the centre of Budapest and makes a two-hour round trip in the city. While you are enchanted by the illuminated sights delicious, traditional Hungarian dishes and drinks will be served. With the commentary of the underguides the Blue Danube tells you legendary stories about the city. Join other international runners for a cruise in the fabulous nightlight and try great Hungarian food &drinks.
This is a closing party of Budapest Marathon/Half Marathon, only runners and their companions can take part in this program.
- Departs: on Sunday, 8 pm
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
Online registration is open29 October 2007
You can now register online for the 23rd Nike Budapest Half Marathon which will be held on 7 September 2008. Come and join us on one of the largest half marathons of Central Europe. The course is fast and flat leading through the city center making running a real sight seeing! Last year there were more than 5600 runners from 51 countries. The distance can also be run in pairs 13+8 km. Don't miss the opportunity, come and see Budapest, register here!
« To top of page »22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon - International Feedback11 September 2007
The race report of the 22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon was published on several internet web-pages. Click on the pages below to see where you can read about us!
- Denmark - Denmark i Lob
http://www.dourun.com/visdata.asp?id=1232 - Ausztria: Top Times
http://www.toptimes.at/cms/event/aktuell/index.html?id=1804 - Germany: Runners' World
http://www.runnersworld.de/news/laufevents/22_budapester_halbmarathon_/... - Hungary: Origo XpatLoop
http://xpatloop.com/news/race_report_22nd_nike_budapest_half_marathon_...
We hope that the report and the pictures won you approval and you will come (back) to Budapest to see this wonderful race in 2008!
« To top of page »Race Report04 September 2007
A fantastic race in the history of the Nike Budapest Half Marathons!
More than 5600 runners from 51 countries registered for the 21 kilometre race, and more than 400 pairs in the relay run. There were more than 1000 participants from 50 different countries! Taking into consideration also the Fun Run there were almost 7 000 runners on the course in Budapest yesterday! Most overseas runners came from the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Finland, Spain and Sweden.
Next year the 23rd Nike Budapest Half Marathon will be held on 7 September 2008!
« To top of page »Photos are already available on the website04 September 2007
Have you run the Nike Half marathon individually or in pairs or the Fun Run? Have you already seen the fantastic pictures? You can take a look at the photos on our website taken during the 22nd Nike Budapest International Half marathon in the City Park and on the course. Browse among the pictures here in case you are also there!
« To top of page »Result list available04 September 2007
Have you seen it? The first, information result list of the 22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon is already available on our website! Take a look at the results; look for your friends, relatives, running partners here! Congratulations to all finishers!
« To top of page »Online Registration Closed27 August 2007
Online registration for the 22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon is closed now! You can still register for the race on the spot on 1st and 2nd September in the race centre in the Szechenyi Bath. Registration fee is €45.
« To top of page »Number of Overseas Runners26 August 2007
So far there are more than 800 overseas runners in the 22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon! They will be joining a crowd of almost 4000 Hungarian runners whose number is still expected to rise until the end of the week. Overall more than 6000 runners will occupy the streets of Budapest on 2 September in Hungary's largest half marathon!
« To top of page »Half Marathon Medal26 August 2007
Individual half marathon runners will receive this unique medal after accomplishing the distance of 21 097 meters. There will also be the possibility of having the medal engraved after the race at the finish area.
« To top of page »Music on the Course26 August 2007
To help runners conquer the distance of the half marathon there will be several musicians on the course. The drums of Samba Batucada will cheer you at the start and welcome you at the finish and in between there will be several bands at 11 stations playing various types of music, among them Hungarian national music and Indian blues band.
« To top of page »Underguide at the Half Marathon Race Centre26 August 2007
Underguide, the official travel agency of the Budapest Half Marathon will be present at the race centre on 1 and 2 September. It will still be possible to join the programmes on the spot like Budapest sightseeing, runners' banquet on the Danube, wine tasting and massage after the race. Do not miss the opportunity of registering for one of them if you have not done so already!
« To top of page »22nd Nike Budapest Half Marathon 200719 August 2007
Online registration for the 22nd Nike Budapest Half Marathon is open only until 26th August. Don't miss the last chance, register online!
« To top of page »New Course Map19 August 2007
Due to roadworks in Budapest, the course of the Nike Half Marathon has been altered a little. Take a look at the map, leading you through the most beautiful parts of the city!
« To top of page »Interesting things about the 22nd Nike Budapest Half Marathon 200719 August 2007
Some interesting statistics about our race this year: runners will be coming from 45 countries; among them from some far away countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa. Impressive! The eldest runner on the 21 km race will be 77 years old, the youngest 19 years. However, in the relay team we shall be joined by an 82 year old runner, whereas the youngest runner will only be 10 years old!
« To top of page »Runners Banquet Dinner on a boat on the Danube19 August 2007
The official closing event for overseas runners! The boat departs from the centre of Budapest and makes a two-hour round trip in the city. While you are enchanted by the illuminated sights delicious, traditional Hungarian dishes and drinks will be served. With the commentary of the underguides the Blue Danube tells you legendary stories about the city. Join other international runners for a cruise in the fabulous nightlight and try great Hungarian food &drinks.
This is a closing party of Budapest Marathon/Half Marathon, only runners and their companions can take part in this program.
- Departs: on Sunday, 8 pm
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Price: €58 / person
22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon - 2nd September 200711 August 2007
The race day of the 22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon is approaching fast. There are less than 4 weeks until the start! Online registration is still open; do not miss the opportunity of taking part, register now!
« To top of page »Nike Budapest Half Marathon Guide11 August 2007
The guide to the race is already available online! Click here to view and download useful information about the race with details, maps and pictures of Budapest.
« To top of page »Nike T-shirt -race T-shirt11 August 2007
The unique race T-shirt for the 22nd Nike Budapest Half Marathon is ready. The price is 12€ which you can pay together with your registration or buy on the spot until stock lasts. It is worth buying the T-shirt, a beautiful souvenir from the race, in time so that you surely have the right size which is needed!
« To top of page »Participants of the 22nd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon11 August 2007
Just like in the previous years in 2007 the race will really be international. Most of the participants will be coming from Great Britain, but there will also be a great number of runners from Germany, Italy and France. Runners will also be coming from really far away countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada and Japan. A real international atmosphere; don't miss it, come and see yourself!
« To top of page »GoLocal! Guided, non-touristic Budapest sightseeing11 August 2007
Half- or whole-day-long walking tours
Experience our real sights of local and hidden treasures in a non touristy Budapest sightseeing. While you spend a day/half day with an underguide, you will meet Local people and will have the town introduced to you by those who live and love it! Make sure you discover the off-the-beaten track districts, markets, restaurants, shops, bars, streets, buildings, parks, architecture and sport facilities, that the locals like the most!!
GoLocal days are always tailor-made, but here comes a tip on what you may use a half day for:
Hungarian market & delicates tour: Discover one of the most beautiful old markets in Europe. Make sure you find the real Hungarian specialities. During your tour, let your underguide show you the delicacies in Hungarian gastro-world. Have you ever eaten a Lángos, a Kolbász or a Turó-rudi? Have you tried the Unicum or the bodza refresher?
Available every day - in several languages - half or whole day long (half day duration: approximately 4 hours)
- Join a team of 4-5 travellers with an underguide:
15 Euro (half day) or 25 Euro (whole day) / person
Free under the age of 14
OR - Private with an underguide
64 Euro (half day) or 110 Euro (whole day) / team
Did you know (interesting things about Budapest)?11 August 2007
The Buda Castle Cave Hospital is now open to visitors
Rare natural phenomena and historical memories await the visitors in the rooms of the Secret Military Hospital and the air-raid shelter. The location of the caves - under the Buda Castle Hill - is unique in the world. The largest wax museum of Hungary welcomes tourists with a historical exhibition titled "From the Prehistoric Times to the Cold War".
The Buda Castle Cave Hospital was built towards the end of 1943; it was intended as an emergency surgery hospital capable of treating up to 200 patients at a time. The other parts of the cave system provided shelter for 4-6 thousand people in World War II. The area was classified as a secret object, under the Russian leadership it was going to be made into a nuclear air-raid shelter. The large exhibition - on over 2000 sq metres - is an adventurous journey into the past of the Buda Castle Hill, visitors discover the nowadays fortunately unknown world of war doctoring and military air raid shelters. History is brought to life by over 80 large, lifelike wax figures made by the latest wax working technology in the rooms of the Buda Caves and the former Hospital untouched since the 1960's.
« To top of page »Only two months until the race!10 July 2007
It is still not late to register to the 22nd Nike Budapest Half Marathon! Registration fee until 27 August is 35€. Register now, don't miss the opportunity of this fantastic race!
« To top of page »List of starters10 July 2007
We have set off the Startlist of starters on our website. Here you can find all the runners whose registrations have been completed and accepted by the Budapest Marathon Organisation. You can check whether all the data you have given to us are listed correctly. If you cannot find yourself in the list but you already registrated yourself at least one week before or if you find any wrong data, please contact us: budapest.run@futanet.hu
« To top of page »Accomodation, Programme Offer10 July 2007
Minibus city-circle sightseeing
Experience the beauty of Budapest with this budget city tour!
Have a small group, guided sightseeing, but enjoy the advantages of the city-circles!! Tours starts at the Opera house, then passing by the Parliament we cross the Danube on the Margaret bridge (Margaret Island) and drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side, where we visit the Fisherman's Bastion and the Matthias Church (promenade) - after the Citadel (view and photo stop) we cross Elisabeth bridge and drive towards Heroes' Square (promenade) and the City Park. Passing by the St. Stephen's Basilica we reach the House of Opera again, where the tour ends.
Available in the requested language; (if 4 people gather)
- Dates: Fri-Sat-Mon
- Duration: approx. 1-2 hours
- Price: 22 € / person
Contact - Booking and Information
- www.budapestmarathon.com
- e-mail: budapest.marathon@underguide.com
- fax: +36.1.225.06.32
Did you know (up-to-date things about Budapest)?10 July 2007
Sziget Festival
The Sziget Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with the widest musical choice and with an LGT concert on day zero. Besides the music on one of Europe's most popular pop music festivals there will of course be other programmes. Theatre, dance, classical music, cabaret, performance, film presentations, fine arts, handicraft, literary presentations, children, sport and free time programmes, that is everything which makes the Sziget unique even on an international level. The jubilee event - together with day zero - is open from 7 to 15 August. Presenters among others: Killers, Manu Chao, Pink, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, Sinead O'Connor and others.
For more information click here: http://www.sziget.hu/festival_english
« To top of page »Did you know (up-to-date things about Budapest)?10 July 2007
Parliament
In 1902, after a mere 17 years of construction, Hungary presented itself with what was then the largest parliament building in the world. An architectural echo of the Houses of Parliament of London, this neo-Gothic edifice expressed the country's robust self-confidence at the beginning of the 20th century. In front of the Parliament there are several monuments to the nation's lost struggles: the wars for independence in 1703, 1848 and again in 1956. The Parliament also contains the crown jewels of Hungary - the Holy Crown and the Coronation Insignia, which were worn by Hungarian kings since the Middle Ages. At the end of WWII, these regalia were spirited out of the country and ended up in the United States, not to be returned until 1978.
Should you come to our race, you will be able to observe this gorgeus building from all sides; your will run exactly beside the Parliament but will also see it from the other side of the Danube. Don't miss this opportunity!
« To top of page »Registration - LAST MINUTE!17 June 2007
You can still register at the most favourable price to the 22nd Nike Budapest Half Marathon. If you register until the end of the month you can still run for 30€ in the heart of Europe. Come and don't miss this opportunity! Registration.
« To top of page »Race Course17 June 2007
The race course for the 22nd Nike Budapest Half Marathon is ready. It leads through the most beautiful parts of the city, you can see it here.
« To top of page »Accomodation, Programme Offer17 June 2007
Budapest Marathon and Half Marathon Travel Services
Full range of travel services conforming to the needs of runners, for runners and their companions only. Great Travel Deals for the race week.
- Accommodation
stay at the best locations: lodging facilities near the race centre or downtown and green belt apartments and hotels with transfer to and from the race. Classic marathon and half marathon packages and special Youth Offers available. - Airport transfer
- Programs before and after the race
Dinner on the Danube, wine tasting; sightseeing & city discovery; Countryside activities; More programs and tailor made travel services upon request. - Services for independent travellers and groups as well
- Wide range of offers from 2 to 5 stars
- Personal communication with our coordinators for each runner and companions
- VIP and tailor made packages also available
Running Races in Hungary 17 June 2007
Kékes Peak Race
This year we organise the yubilee Kekes Peak Race on 16th June for the 10th time. The race is 11,6 km with 671 meters difference in level. At the end of the not everyday achievement finishers can touch the stone representing the highest peak of Hungary at 1014 meters. The course is leading upwards except for less than 200 meters; the last 3 kilometres are expressly difficult. The big summer heat, the almost 28 degrees did not make the task of the runners easier. This year a record number ... runners registered to this race!
« To top of page »Did you know (interesting things about Budapest)?17 June 2007
Yellow trams in Budapest
Did you know that the trams in Budapest are yellow? The fans of Budapest public transport take it as a fact that the trams in Budapest are yellow, or rather yellow at the bottom, white at the top with a brown stripe separating these. The shade of the colour of the trams has changed during the years but with their yellow colour they are still a characteristic feature of Budapest.
Did you know (up-to-date things about Budapest)?17 June 2007
BudaFest Summer Music Festival (4 July - 19 August)
This year this grand series of events is organised for the 16th occasion with 25 colourful programmes during July and August. The festival binding together the high-niveau cultural programmes in the Hungarian State Opera, in the Buda Castle and on the Saint Stephan Square has become one of the most renown summer cultural series of events in Europe. One of the scenes of the event, the Hungarian State Opera situated on Andrassy Street, can be seen from close up during running if you come and join us on our race! Regsitration.
« To top of page »You can still register at a favourable price!04 June 2007
Come and register to the 22 Nike Budapest Half Marathon. The registration fee is the most favourable until 30 June. Entry fees:
- Half marathon: 30€
- Half marathon in pair 50€/group
The registration fee does not contain T-shirt. You can buy it additionally!
Register here: http://www.budapestmarathon.com/eng/half/regist.html
« To top of page »Runners Banquet Dinner on a boat on the Danube04 June 2007
The official closing event for foreign runners! The boat departs from the centre of Budapest and makes a two-hour round trip in the city. While you are enchanted by the illuminated sights delicious, traditional Hungarian dishes and drinks will be served. With the commentary of the underguides the Blue Danube tells you legendary stories about the city. Join other international runners for a cruise in the fabulous nightlight and try great Hungarian food &drinks.
This is a closing party of Budapest Marathon/Half Marathon, only runners and their companions can take part in this program.
For more information please contact budapest.marathon@underguide.com
« To top of page »Did you know? (interesting things about Budapest)04 June 2007
Andrássy Street
Even though Andrássy Street that has been part of the World Heritage since 2002, is divided into three parts, it still shows a unique architectural unit. The reason for this is that it was built in less than a decade. One of the most valuable buildings of Andrassy Street is the Palace of the Hungarian National Opera. Along the street you can also find the old Music Academy, the old Art Gallery and the building of the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts.
The street also has a treasure that is not visible on the surface: the millennium underground. It also stops at Hero's Square where Andrassy Street ends.
Come and run along this uniquely beautiful street! Register to the race and on the first few kilometres you can enjoy the sight of these buildings.
Register here: http://www.budapestmarathon.com/eng/half/regist.html
« To top of page »Did you know? (up-to-date things about Budapest)04 June 2007
Equestrian June Festival
This year the Equestrian June Festival, Festival of the Light of Budapest and Jurta Festival will be organised in Budapest for the 8th time. During the 3-day-long festival those interested can get acquainted with the ancient Hungarian culture, presentations of craftsmen, jurta camps, fire-riders show, equestrian competitions, Hungarian national folklore concerts and ancient Hungarian food.
For more pictures: http://www.nlmt.hu/index.php?menu=2&id=23&lang=hu
« To top of page »A pleasant finish after the marathon/half marathon27 April 2007
If you register either to the marathon or the half marathon then your registration fee contains an entry ticket to the Szechenyi Bath. Budapest got the name of City of Spas in the 1930s as the capital owing the most healing thermal springs in the world. Come and after a successful race see for yourself one of the most beautiful baths of Budapest! The race centre can also be found here!
« To top of page »Running Events in Budapest27 April 2007
Budapest hosts a number of running events in the running season from the spring until the autumn. Our first running event was the city protecting Vivicitta, which we call this way because our objective is to show beautiful historic buildings and parts of the city, which we should protect. This year the race organised on 22 April on the day of the Earth was completed with a participation record, all together there were 10.600 runners of one of the running distances (12,5 km, 6,5 km 3,5 km) and on the walking distance.
« To top of page »Did you know (up-to date things about Budapest)?27 April 2007
This year on 18 June the Bridge Festival will be organised for the eighth time on the Chain Bridge, in the Tunnel, on the Clark Adam Square and on the Roosevelt Square. The bridge celebrating its 134th birthday this year is one of the most splendid constructions of Europe. The bridge's anniversary is celebrated once a year and the residents of the city are entertained on different cultural programmes. The Chain Bridge is one of the most beautiful symbols of Budapest, which not only connects Pest with Buda but also the past with the present. If you come and run with us you can cross this fabulous bridge!
« To top of page »Did you know (interesting things about Budapest)?27 April 2007
Buda Castle
After the Mongol invasion in Hungary IV Bela king decided to build a castle, which withstands the barbaric attacks. By the end of the 12th century the surroundings of the castle became an important settlement. For decades it served as temporary quarters of Hungarian kings. In the XIV century the castle was occupied by the Ottomans and was reconquerred only in the XVII century. The most beautiful parts of the Castle are the King's Palace, the Fishermen's Bastion and the Mathias Church. You can see them when you run cross the Chain Bridge or when you run along the bank of the Danube on the Pest side!
Introduction of Budapest Marathon on film!02 April 2007
Would you like to see the Budapest Marathon? Or Budapest? Or the runners? Click here and you can choose from several films, which were made during the races in Budapest. Those interested can download films also of other races. To view the films click here!
« To top of page »This is how journalists see Budapest Marathon02 April 2007
Journalists of international running magazines visit Budapest Marathon almost every year. They often run the race itself but take part anyway as viewers and also see the city as tourists. They write articles about the event based on their experiences. Are you curious to see what they write? You can read it here for years back.
« To top of page »Accommodation and programme offers already on the site02 April 2007
The offer of our travel agency partner, Underguide, can already be found on our website. Choose from our accommodation and programme offers or from our packages containing both. Choice is facilitated with beautiful pictures accompanying the offers. If you come to like any of our offers, please contact Underguide: budapest.marathon@underguide.com. To view the offers click here!
« To top of page »The start list can already be found on our website02 April 2007
Have you registered to the Budapest Marathon? If yes, check your registration on the start list on our website.
Have you not registered yet? Don't worry, it is not late yet, click here and register to the 2007 Budapest Marathon! So far the most number of foreigners came from the United Kingdom.
« To top of page »Apply to the 22nd Budapest Half-Marathon!27 February 2007
Apply on-line to the 2007 Nike Budapest International Half-Marathon! On the website you can choose of two on-line registration systems (Davengo and Sportpayment) to apply secure and quick to the race, where more than 35 countries' participants will arrive. In the past few years besides the Hungarian runners, the English were the second largest number of runners, followed by Dutch, German, French, Italian and Finnish participants.
Run your first half-marathon in one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe.
Look at last years' photos at our website. Browse among thousands of pictures! You may find yourself or a friend of yours. Click here.
« To top of page »Accommodations and programmes27 February 2007
Reserve accommodation and programmes through our travel agency partner, Budapest Underguide. The agency staff offers you full rage of high quality tailor-made services. Their list of offers will be shortly available on our website. In the meantime they are willing to receive your enquiries at budapest.marathon@underguide.com.
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