Distances

3.5 km, start at 10.15 a.m.

Race centre

The race centre can be found at City Park (Városliget), in the Széchenyi Bath (Széchenyi Fürdő), address: Kós Károly sétány. See map! You can get there on foot from Heroes' Square (Hősök tere), or by subway yellow line (M1). Opening hours:

• 6th September - from 12 p.m. till 6 p.m.
• 7th September - from 7 a.m. till 9.45 a.m.

Warning! There will be no safekeeping of any objects in the race centre. Dressing rooms can be reached by 5 minutes walk from here.

No start number picking up on other days!

Picking up your start number

All start numbers must be acquired at the race centre in Széchenyi Bath during opening hours. You can pick up your start number at Fun Run desk.

Obtaining your start number is made easier if you present the confirmation letter. Otherwise anyone of our staff will gladly help.

Dressing rooms, clothes deposit (gardrobes)

You can change clothes in tents next to Beer-tent of Városliget (Városligeti sörsátor). Safekeeping at the same place.

We take no responsibility for clothes or valuables left at the start/finish area or in dressing rooms.

Start

Start gate will be set up on Kós Károly Promenade (Kós Károly sétány) for all distances. Starting times:

• 10.00 - Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay
• 10.15 - Fun Run start

The Kós Károly sétány is located about 100 meters from the race centre. The start area will be divided according to planned race times. Runners must position themselves in the appropriate section. Sections of race time: -1:30, 1:30-1:40, 1:40-1:50, 1:50-2:00 and more than 2:00 hours. Please start from the right section!

Course

Kós Károly sétány - Hősök tere - Olof Palme sétány - Városligeti körút - Zichy Mihály utca - Olof Palme sétány - Hősök tere - Kós Károly sétány

Refreshment stations

There is no refreshment station on the fun run course. Toilets will be set up in the start/finish area.

First aid

First aid will be available at start/finish area.

Finish

The finish will be located on the Kós Károly promenade (in City Park).

Important information

Please note: fair sportsman-like behaviour is expected of all participants. Please keep the marked route. The race number must be worn on the chest. There is no possibility for participation without chip. It is forbidden to participate in the race with skates, bicycles, dogs or other pets. Violation of these rules or not wearing a start number will result in exclusion from the race. Entries will be limited upon decision of the organiser. Entry forms will be dealt within the order of their incoming. Early submission of the entry forms will guarantee your participation in the half-marathon. Due to organizational reasons, payment of the registration fee by cheque is not possible. In case of double registration a handling fee of EUR 5 will be deducted from the amount to be refunded. Registered participants, who fail to take part in the race, for whatever reasons, may not claim a refund of the participation fee, but the registration will be valid for next year. Please make sure that your e-mail address is given correctly, otherwise it will be impossible to mail the confirmation.

Public transport

Vehicles you can take to City Park (Városliget): underground (labelled M1, the yellow line) or trolley bus number 70, 72, 74, 75, 79. More information on www.bkv.hu/angol/home/index.html

Training opportunities

There are many places of training in Budapest. Let us recommend some of these to our runners: the most beautiful and most famous ones are Margaret Island and City Park (Városliget).

Training opportunities

• Run the Half Marathon in relay team! A race for teams of 2 runners; the course, start location and time are similar to the Half-Marathon. Distances for teams of 2 members: 13.8 km - 7.3 km. Start: 10.00.
• Don't miss the common training with your running mates before the Half-Marathon! Breakfast Run on 6th September on Margaret Island. Distance: 5.5 km. Start: 9 'o clock. Race centre: Margaret Island Athletic Centre.

How to register?

You can register:

• on-line, on this website
• by downloading, filling in and sending back the entry form to Budapest Marathon Organisation to Vaci út 152. Budapest-1138, HUNGARY or by e-mail to budapest.run@t-online.hu
• entering the race on the spot for foreigner runners: at "Local entries" desk.

Entry fees

Amount is determined by the date of payment!

In case you have already took part on our race, please contact us at budapest.run@t-online.hu for a discount entry fee.