Marathon Bag and Cap

01 September

All runners who register to the 25th Spar Budapest International Marathon will receive a cap. Runners of the 42 km and the 30 km will receive their start pack with a technical T-shirt in a marathon bag.

Registration

25 August

Guaranteed places are still available for the 25th Spar Budapest International Marathon.

Registration fee until 19th September is still 65€. Don't hesitate, come and register now!

CHARITY HELP BY RUNNING! RUN IN A RED NOSE FOR THE RED NOSES!

24 August

Have you ever heard about the Red Noses Clonwdoctors? They go to hospitals to really sick children to make them smile, make their hospital stay easier. The foundation works to cure and bring joy to children and elder people, and believes that laughter is the best medicine.

This year on the 25th SPAR Budapest International Marathon and Running Festival we collect money for the RED NOSES.

Come and join us! Contribute and have also a Red Nose with you while running!

Donate at least 500 HUF, but if you can, you can offer more. Each forint goes to a good place.

You can acquire the Red Nose:

• at the location of the event at the race centre, in the information tent and in the tent of the foundation
• at vendors on the territory of the start and finish

Do you know the activities of Red Noses? http://www.rednoses.eu/

Course

19 August

The course of the 25th Spar Budapest International Marathon is ready! Take a look at it! The map also marks the kilometres which will also be indicated along the route.

Budapest Marathon reserves the right of changing the course in the light of unexpected road closures and reconstructions.

Medal

17 August

This is the unique medal which individual runners and 30 km runners of the 25th SPAR Budapest Marathon will receive upon finishing!

Register now, come and see this wonderful race!

Runner friendly hotels - lower prices and special services for runners

15 August

We are happy to inform you that Budapest Marathon Organisation has been cooperating with a number of accommodation providers in order to offer lodging services for the runners and their families.

If you book accommodation through this webpage, you receive special discounts - 10-20% off regular rates. Don't hesitate, book it now!

Technical T-shirt

12 August

Runners registering to the 42 km or the 30 km will receive a technical T-shirt with the logo of the race.

Runners registering to the minimarathon or the fun run will receive a cotton T-shirt with the logo of the race.

Refreshment drink, refreshment stations

12 August

The refreshment iso drink on the marathon route will be POWERADE. 13 refreshment stations will be placed along the course at the following km:

1. 4 km
2. 8 km
3. 11,7 km
4. 16,5 km
5. 20,1 km
6. 23,6 km
7. 27,6 km
8. 31,1 km
9. 33 km
10. 36,1 km
11. 38,5 km
12. 39,4 km
13. 41,3 km.

All refreshment stations will serve water, refreshment stations (2-8, 10., 12) will in addition serve banana, glucose, iso drink and refreshment stations (8., 10., 12) will also serve cola.

Unique marathon medal

12 August

The unique marathon medal can only be ordered until 19 August.

If you wish to receive a unique souvenir regarding the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, don't hesitate, order it now!

Budapest has become a Top List Destination

23 June

This year Budapest has become one of the stops among the most important tours in Europe according to the 2010 edition of the world's largest guide book publishers and tourist information service. In the "Grand Tour" of Lonely Planet besides London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Vienna, Berlin, Dubrovnik, Athens and Istambul readers are invited also to the Hungarian capital. Primarily the book calls attention to the lively café culture, to the special collection of new and old buildings, memories, to the Buda Castle and thermal baths.

According to the recent cultural research of BTH Budapest Tourist Non-profit Ltd. guide books pay the most important role among sources of information used during travel, followed by information offices and maps.

Source: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/hungary/budapest/travel-tips-and-articles/42/55017

Order a unique marathon medal!

15 June

THE BATTLE OF MARATHON 2500 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEDAL - THE LEGEND OF MARATHON RUNNING

Are you running your first marathon? OR

Are you a seasoned Marathon Runner?

Ever wondered how Marathon running all started?

Join in the celebration of the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon during 2010 and order this anniversary medal package and history brochure.

The package contains:

• anniversary medal
• golden ribbon and medal box
• history brochure (in English)

The medals can be ordered:

• online
• Pre-purchasing deadline: 19 August 2010.

The price of the package is: 10€

An ideal memory of a marathon run in 2010 and also the best gift for a runner friend.

The medals ordered can be taken over at the race center of the 25th Spar International Marathon (25-26 September).

Short films about the race

29 May

Get a feeling of the atmosphere, see the course, the professional organisation, the friendly smiling staff and runners, the touching moments!

Come and take a look at the short film of the race in 2009!

Bring a person for free to the Minimarathon or Fun Run

26 May

If you register to the Spar Budapest Marathon 42 km or the 30 km distance, you can bring a runner for free to the Minimarathon (7,5 km) or the Fun Run (3,5 km).

Get your friends, relatives moving!

Write us an e-mail at budapest.run@futanet.hu and we shall send you a registration form!

Budapest Summer Festival

20 May

Budapest will offer a number of cultural events this summer.

Take a look, select a programme close to the date of the run and enjoy the city before or after the race!

Runner friendly hotels - lower prices and special services for runners

14 April

We are happy to inform you that Budapest Marathon Organisation has been cooperating with a number of accommodation providers in order to offer lodging services for the runners and their families.

If you book accommodation through this webpage, you receive special discounts - 10-20% off regular rates. Don't hesitate, book it now!

Budapest on Facebook and Twitter

08 April

Come and join us on Facebook or Twitter, become a fan, view photos about Budapest, about our races, read the news, tell your opinion in the forum!

Budapest Image Film

02 April

Have you ever been to Budapest? Budapest is known as the "Queen of the Danube". The course of the race leads along the river Danube crossing the city, along various beautiful sights and by buildings which are part of the World Heritage.

Take a look at our image film and you will sure want to come and see Budapest while running!

Register now!

Online registration is open

01 March

You can now register to the 25th Anniversary SPAR Budapest International Marathon which will be held on 26 September 2010.

Celebrate with us!