Budapest Marathon 2025
See more about the offers- Next event : 11 Sat ➜ October 12, 2025Date confirmed
- Last event : 12 Sat ➜ October 13, 2024
- 2.3 km / 5 km / 10 km / 14 km / 15 km / Half Marathon (21.0975 km) / 30 km / Marathon (42.195 km)
The event in a few words
The 39th edition of the Budapest Marathon will take place on October 12th and 13th, 2024 in the capital of Hungary 🇭🇺. The historic city invites you to explore its rich heritage by running along the banks of the Danube River! 🌊 This famous river will be the focus of attention over the two days… Especially since you’ll probably dream of diving into it once you’ve finished your race! Moreover, if you’re not up for the full 42 km, there are shorter distances available. A total of 4 different distances are offered: the marathon, the 30 km, the 10 km, and the 5 km. But wait… There’s more! Your ears won’t believe it! 👂 The marathon can be run solo, or in a relay with 2 or 4 participants. And for those who want even more, you can sign up for a challenge (the 10 + 5 km)! 🤯 There’s something for everyone!
To give you a better idea of what to expect, this marathon mirrors all the other major races held in capital cities. Cities, with their numerous flaws, are also places of dynamism 💃, rich history 📚, opportunities, and cultural and artistic vibrancy 🎨. Naturally, you’ll pass many exceptional monuments 🗽 on your way! Among the most notable are: the Buda Castle 🏰, the Hungarian Parliament 🏛️, the Gellért Hill 🗻, and Margaret Island 🗾. Your strides will take you across several iconic bridges of the 'Pearl of the Danube' and allow you to admire the Pest panorama.
So, are you really going to miss the chance to run in one of Europe's most beautiful cities? Igen (Yes) ⁉️
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
- MarathonTOP
- 30 km
- Half Marathon
- 15 km
- 14 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2.3 km
- Sunday, October 12, 2025
A few more words
Heading out to tackle the Budapest Marathon? Let us guide you through its 26.2 miles of joy right in the heart of the Hungarian capital! 🤗
Your starting line is at ELTE University 🎓, heading towards the Buda Castle 🏰, which you will circle between miles 2.5 and 3. Then, you'll cross the Chain Bridge ⛓️ to run down the city's main thoroughfares 🏙️. Along the way, you'll get to see the St. Stephen's Basilica ⛪, the Hungarian State Opera House 🎙️, and the House of Terror! 😱 At mile 6, you'll return to run along the Danube River banks and cross a bridge that brings you back to your starting point. By then, you'll be at mile 10.5, ready to embark on the second half of your journey.
From mile 11 onward, the course follows the exact same route as the 18.6-mile race! So, you might want to check out the description of that course right next door 😉.
You'll cross the finish line right where you started this epic marathon! The Budapest Marathon is definitely a course every runner should experience at least once in their lifetime 🏃.
Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025
A few more words
If you're running the Budapest Marathon as a 2-person relay, no worries! The course layout stays the same as the classic marathon, so feel free to consult the course description right next door 😎.
Just to clarify, the relay handover will take place at km 19.8! 🤗
Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025
A few more words
If you're running the Budapest Marathon as part of a 4-person relay, no worries! The course layout is the same as the classic marathon, so you can check the course description right next to this 😎.
For your information, relay exchanges will take place at km 10.8, 19.8, and 31.6! 🤗
30 km : Regnum 30 km
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025
A few more words
Not ready for a marathon yet but still want to tackle a long distance? The 30 km race is just for you! 😉
The race will start near the University of Technology and Economics in Budapest. You'll cover 3 kilometers heading south before making a U-turn and stretching out in a straight line for 8 km along the Danube. Along the way, you'll pass several monuments like the Statue of Liberty 🗽, the Chain Bridge 🌉, and the Fisherman's Bastion 🎣. Then, you'll cross a bridge making a slight detour to Margaret Island 🌼. At km 18, you'll reach the other bank and begin your straight return (as always 🤗) up to the central market.
After crossing the bridge back, you'll kick off your final kilometers towards the ELTE University 🎓, the finish line of the 30 km race! 🏁
Now you’re well-prepared for your next marathon! 😎
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025
14 km : Spar 14km
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025
10 km : Alpro 10 km
Road Running- Saturday, October 11, 2025
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Are you running the 10K at the Budapest Marathon? Let's dive into the course! 😎
Starting from the ELTE University campus, you'll swiftly make your way towards the Rákóczi Bridge for a quick turnaround and then head straight with the Danube on your right-hand side towards the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. You'll cross this iconic bridge 🌉 to reach the other side, descend towards the central market, cross another bridge, and then dash to the finish line two kilometers away! 🏁
A lightning-fast race awaits you! ⚡
5 km : Minimarathon 5 km
Road Running- Saturday, October 11, 2025
A few more words
Hope you're ready for this 5K run because it's going to be a fast one! 🚀
A straight, out and back course along the Danube River awaits you! You'll start near the BME Q Building University, heading south, then quickly make a U-turn at the 1.5 km mark to head towards the Szent Gellért tér-Műegyetem metro station. Along this part of the course, you'll catch a glimpse of the Statue of King Saint Stephen, a historic monument in Budapest. Here, you'll turn around again to head for the finish line, right in front of the University 🏁.
You won't even have time to check your watch before you find yourself at the finish line! 😎
2.3 km : Fun Run
Road Running- Saturday, October 11, 2025
A few more words
The route for the Fun Run has not yet been revealed!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bib collection will be set up in the north block of the ELTE university campus:
October 11, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
October 12, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
October 13, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Bib pick-up tables will not be organized by bib number, so make sure you know your bib number before arriving to save time.
For the Marathon:
start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM (same for the relay races)
For the 30 km:
start at FŐVÁM SQUARE, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, between 9:45 AM and 10:15 AM
For the 10 km:
start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM
For the 5 km:
start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10:45 AM
For the Fun Run of 2.3 km:
start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM
No, a medical certificate is not required by the organizers to register for the event.
Bib prices vary over time. Different rates apply: standard, student, EEA resident, or persons who have previously participated in a race organized by "Run in Budapest". Below are the standard prices, and you can find all rates by clicking here.
For the Marathon:
€80 until March 4, 2024, €85 until May 20, 2024, €95 until July 22, 2024, €100 until August 19, 2024, €110 until September 16, 2024, €120 until October 8, 2024, and €150 on-site on race day
For the 2-person Marathon relay (price per runner):
€42 until March 4, 2024, €46 until May 20, 2024, €52 until July 22, 2024, €55 until August 19, 2024, €58 until September 16, 2024, €65 until October 8, 2024, and €75 on-site on race day
For the 4-person Marathon relay (price per runner):
€28 until March 4, 2024, €32 until May 20, 2024, €38 until July 22, 2024, €41 until August 19, 2024, €43 until September 16, 2024, €45 until October 8, 2024, and €50 on-site on race day
For the 30 km:
€75 until March 4, 2024, €80 until May 20, 2024, €90 until July 22, 2024, €95 until August 19, 2024, €105 until September 16, 2024, €110 until October 8, 2024, and €140 on-site on race day
For the 10 km:
€25 until March 4, 2024, €32 until May 20, 2024, €34 until July 22, 2024, €36 until August 19, 2024, €40 until September 16, 2024, €43 until October 8, 2024, and €52 on-site on race day
For the 5 km:
€14 until March 4, 2024, €16 until May 20, 2024, €18 until July 22, 2024, €20 until August 19, 2024, €22 until September 16, 2024, €24 until October 8, 2024, and €28 on-site on race day
For the Spar 10+5 km:
€37 until March 4, 2024, €40 until May 20, 2024, €43 until July 22, 2024, €45 until August 19, 2024, €47 until September 16, 2024, €49 until October 8, 2024, and €65 on-site on race day
For the Fun Run of 2.3 km:
€8 until March 4, 2024, €9 until May 20, 2024, €10 until July 22, 2024, €11 until August 19, 2024, €12 until September 16, 2024, €13 until October 8, 2024, and €15 on-site on race day
Lockers will be available, so you can leave your bag in the changing tent next to the race center, marked by bib number ranges. Men's and women's changing rooms will also be set up near the southern building of the ELTE Lágymányosi campus. Bags left in the lockers can be collected until 3:00 PM.
Several sanitary blocks will be set up near the start area and along the course, especially at relay zones.
Solid and liquid refreshments will be set up every 2 to 3 miles along all courses.
For the Marathon, 2-person Marathon relay, 4-person Marathon relay: maximum 5 hours and 30 minutes
For the 30 km: maximum 3 hours and 56 minutes
For the 10 km: 1 hour and 30 minutes maximum
For the 5 km: no cut-off time
For the Marathon: must be 18 years old on the day of the race
For the 2-person Marathon relay: must be 12 years old on the day of the race
For the 4-person Marathon relay: no age restriction
For the 30 km: must be 16 years old on the day of the race
For the 10 km: no age restriction
For the Spar 10+5 km: no age restriction
For the 5 km: no age restriction
For the Fun Run of 2.3 km: no age restriction
Pacers will help participants finish the race successfully:
Target finish time of 3 hours and 30 minutes (with a steady pace)
Target finish time of 3 hours and 45 minutes (with gradually slowing pace).
Target finish time of 4 hours (with a gradually slowing pace)
Target finish time of 4 hours and 15 minutes (with a gradually slowing pace)
Target finish time of 4 hours and 30 minutes (with a gradually slowing pace)
Target finish time of 4 hours and 45 minutes (with a gradually slowing pace)
Target finish time of 5 hours (with a gradually slowing pace)
Target finish time of 5 hours and 15 minutes (with a gradually slowing pace)
Target finish time of 5 hours and 30 minutes (with a gradually slowing pace). The flag indicating the pacer's target time will always be placed at the end of the corresponding time zone, and the pacer should therefore stand in the area towards the start gate. The pacers will hold flags, so everyone can see them.
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