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
… like the plague! 😅 On the contrary, it's actually a must-attend running event!
The 40th edition of the Budapest Marathon will take place in October in the capital of Hungary 🇭🇺. The historic city invites you to discover its rich heritage 🕍 while running along the banks of the Danube! 🌊 The famous river will be the center of attention during these two days... Yes, two days, you read that right! It's a genuine festival 🎉 around running that awaits you at this gathering of athletes from around the world 🌍. With about 30,000 runners present, you'll celebrate your passion 🫶 in style thanks to the numerous activities and other concerts 🎺 along the courses! 😎 As for the Danube, it will be your companion throughout your run 🏃, no matter the distance you choose. You'll dream of diving into it once your race is over! 😂 In fact, if you don't feel like sweating it out 🥵, you can choose a shorter distance than the 42 km 🤓.
In total, there are 9 different formats offered: the marathon, the 30 km, the half marathon, the 14 km, the 10 km, the 5 km, and the Fun Run of 2.3 km. But wait... You won't believe your ears! 👂 That's not all: the marathon can be run solo or in relay with 2 or 4 🤝. One last bit of good news for runners who want more: you can register for a challenge (the Spar 10 + 5 km)! 🤯 And for the beginners in running, there is the Fun Run of 2.3 km 🤪. Everyone finds happiness! 😁 To give you a bit more insight into what's in store, know that this marathon will be similar to all other major races that take place in capitals 🤩. Cities, while they are often given many faults ❌, are also dynamic places 💃, full of history 📚, opportunity, and cultural and artistic frenzy 🎨. So, you'll imagine that many exceptional monuments 🗽 will be along your way! Among the most notable ✨, there will be: the Buda Castle 🏰, the Hungarian Parliament 🏛️, the Gellért Hill 🗻, and Margaret Island 🗾. Your strides will take you across several emblematic bridges 🌉 of the "jewel" of the Danube and to admire the Pest panorama 😍.
Going to Budapest is also about discovering a different culture, and this includes tasting the many culinary specialties 😋. We know you're a little foodie, so we’ve prepared a little list of dishes not to miss under any circumstances 🤤: goulash, lángos, and foie gras! 🦆 Yes, you may not know, but foie gras has been a Hungarian specialty for many centuries 🙃. However, it is enjoyed differently than in France, which will give you a new perspective on this highly coveted product 😌. And if you have a little room left for dessert, how about a kürtőskalács (bless you 🤧), also known as the "chimney cake" ! This specialty is an unmissable treat of the city and you can't pass it up 😆.
So, are you really going to pass up the chance to run in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe… Igen? 🤨
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 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
Are you taking on the Budapest Marathon? Let us guide you along its 42.195 km of joy right in the heart of the Hungarian capital! 🤗
You will start at the ELTE University 🎓 heading towards the Buda Castle 🏰, which you'll circle between km 4 and 5. You'll then cross the Chain Bridge ⛓️ to run along the two main avenues of the city 🏙️. There, you can see the St. Stephen's Basilica ⛪, the Hungarian State Opera House 🎙️, and the House of Terror! 😱 At km 10, you'll return alongside the Danube Riverbanks and cross the bridge that will lead you back onto the traces of your start. You'll be at kilometer 17 when the second part of your race begins.
From km 18, the route follows exactly the same path as the 30 km! We’ll let you find out about the description of this route just beside 😉.
You'll cross the finish line at the same place where you started this epic marathon! The Budapest Marathon is a route to be run at least once in every runner's life 🏃.
Marathon en duo
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
If you run the Budapest Marathon in 2-person relay, don't worry! The course layout remains the same as for the regular marathon, so you can refer to the course description right next to it 😎.
For clarification, the relay exchange will happen at km 19.8! 🤗
- Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
If you run the Budapest Marathon in a 4-person relay, don't worry! The course route remains the same as for the classic marathon, so you can refer to the course description right next to it 😎.
For clarification, the 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 at 9:40 AM
- 1 loopx30 km
A few more words
You're not ready for the marathon yet, but you still want to achieve a long distance? The 30 km is made for you! 😉
The start will be at the University of Technology and Economics in Budapest. You will cover 3 kilometers heading south and then make a U-turn and race straight for 8 km along the Danube. On your route, you will encounter several monuments such as the Liberty Statue 🗽, the Chain Bridge 🌉, and the Fisherman's Bastion 🎣. You will then cross a bridge that will take you on a small detour to Margaret Island 🌼. At km 18, you'll rejoin the other bank and start your straight return (as usual 🤗) to the central market.
After crossing the bridge again, you can complete your final kilometers toward the ELTE University 🎓, the finish line of the 30 km! 🏁
You are now well trained for your next marathon! 😎
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
15 km : Spar 10+5km
Road Running- Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx15 km
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14 km : Spar 14km
Road Running- Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx14 km
10 km : Alpro 10 km
Road Running- Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Are you running the 10 km of the Budapest Marathon? Let's go, we're taking you on the course! 😎
Starting from the ELTE University campus, you'll quickly head toward the Rákóczi Bridge to make a U-turn and proceed in a straight line, with the Danube on your right, all the way to the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. You'll cross this iconic bridge 🌉 to get to the other bank, then head down to the central market and cross another bridge to reach the finish line two kilometers further! 🏁
It's a lightning-fast race waiting for you! ⚡
5 km Minimarathon
Road Running- Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
- 1 loopx5 km
A few more words
We hope you're ready for this 5 km because it's going to be very fast! 🚀
It's a straight line, round trip, along the Danube waiting for you! You'll start at the BME University Q Épület heading south, then quickly turn around at km 1.5 to head towards the Szent Gellért tér-Műegyetem metro station. From this point on the course, you'll be able to see the Szent István Király szobra, a historic statue of the city of Budapest. This is where you'll turn around again to reach the finish line, in front of the University 🏁.
You won't even have time to look at your watch before you've finished! 😎
2.3 km : Fun Run
Road Running- Saturday, October 11, 2025
- 1 loopx2.3 km
A few more words
The Fun Run course has not been revealed yet!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bib pick-up will be set up in the north block of the ELTE university campus:
October 10, 2025, between 12 PM and 6 PM
October 11, 2025, between 7 AM and 6 PM
October 12, 2025, between 7 AM and 8:30 AM
The bib pick-up tables will not be organized by bib number, so make sure you know your bib number before arriving to avoid wasting time.
For the Marathon:
Start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 9 AM (same for relays)
For the Half Marathon:
Start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 10:25 AM to 11:30 AM
For the 30 km:
Start at FŐVÁM SQUARE, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 9:40 AM
For the 10 km:
Start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 9 AM
For the 5 km:
Start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:45 AM
5 and 10 km challenge:
Start at PÁZMÁNY PÉTER PROMENADE, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 9 AM and 10:45 AM
No, a medical certificate is not required by the organizers to register for the event.
The toilets in the basement are accessible for both men's and women's changing rooms. Mobile toilets will be available near the changing rooms and the start/finish area. Mobile urinals will also be available for men. On the course, you will find mobile toilets at refreshment and relay points. Mobile urinals will also be available for men.
On all courses, solid and liquid refreshment stands will be installed every 3 to 4 km.
For the Marathon, 2-person Relay Marathon, 4-person Relay Marathon: maximum 5h30
For the 30 km: maximum 3h56
For the 10 km: maximum 1h30
For the 5 km: no time barrier
For the Marathon: must be 18 years old at the start of the race
For the 2-person Relay Marathon: must be 12 years old at the start of the race
For the 4-person Relay Marathon: no age restriction
For the Half Marathon: must be 12 years old at the start of the race
For the 30 km: must be 16 years old at the start 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 2.3 km Fun Run: no age restriction
Pace setters will help participants successfully complete the race:
3 hours and 30 minutes target finish time (steady pace)
3 hours and 45 minutes target finish time (gradually slowing pace)
4 hours target finish time (gradually slowing pace)
4 hours and 15 minutes target finish time (gradually slowing pace)
4 hours and 30 minutes target finish time (gradually slowing pace)
4 hours and 45 minutes target finish time (gradually slowing pace)
5 hours target finish time (gradually slowing pace)
5 hours and 15 minutes target finish time (gradually slowing pace)
5 hours and 30 minutes target finish time (gradually slowing pace).
The flag indicating the pace setter's target time will always be placed at the end of the corresponding time zone, and the pace setter will therefore stand in the area around the start gate. Pace setters will hold flags so everyone can see them.
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.
You can check the race rules here
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