Budapest Spring Half Marathon (Telekom Vivicitta) 2026

Ready to take on a major challenge? 🏃‍➡️ The Budapest Spring Half Marathon (Telekom Vivicitta) is eagerly waiting for you! 🏁 If you love running and enjoying beautiful sights, then the Pearl of the Danube is the perfect spot for your next half marathon 👀. Spoiler alert: this race takes place in Hungary during the spring, which means runners can expect March' mild and pleasant temperatures 🌺. Running along the Danube with beautiful sunshine, what more could you wish for? ☀️ This year, the event celebrates its 41th edition with no less than three races! 🎂

The main event, the highlight of the weekend: the half-marathon 🤩. Great news for those who are still daunted by the famous 21.097 km distance, you can run it as a relay with two or three people 👯‍♀️. With family or friends, a relay is a great way to enjoy it together 🫶. The other two races are a 7 km and a 10 km. Both formats should appeal to hobbyists and clock-watchers alike! ⏱️ The three routes will let you discover the city from a new perspective 😎. You'll pass by a host of stunning monuments like the Hungarian Parliament, a must-visit in Budapest 🥰. After that, you can take a look at the Chain Bridge, a magnificent bridge spanning the Danube 🌉. This bridge is somewhat the emblem of the city 🚨. Then, you'll come across the Fisherman's Bastion 🎣, the perfect spot for a panoramic view of Budapest! 🏙️ Rest assured that your efforts will be rewarded with such a route 😌. Between culture, heritage, and history, this event leaves nothing out ✨.

Speaking of leaving nothing out, we almost forgot to mention the culinary specialties of the Hungarian capital... 👩‍🍳 On the tasting menu, you'll have the delicious goulash! 🤤 This beef stew with vegetables will awaken your taste buds, just like Lángos 👄, a typical street food dish in the city 🌭. And to digest or as a dessert 🍰, we recommend visiting one of the city's many thermal baths 🛀. The most iconic are the Séchenyi thermal baths, form the largest thermal complex in Budapest 🤯.

As you can see, a multitude of activities await you to enjoy after the race 😜, make the most of it but don't forget to give it your all on race day! ⚡ Budapest will reward your efforts 🥇.