Budapest Half Marathon
Scenic city run along the Danube, crossing iconic bridges and historic landmarks.
Race Details
PB Potential Ranking
Challenging
4.93
Race Distance
Half Marathon
21.098km
13.1ml
Race Official Name
Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon
Race Month
September
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Budapest Half Marathon
The Budapest Half Marathon traces the Danube's majestic path through Hungary's magnificent capital. Runners cross historic bridges connecting Buda's hilly terrain with Pest's grand boulevards while passing thermal baths and Gothic parliament buildings. September's pleasant temperatures create ideal racing conditions as participants experience the "Paris of the East" in all its architectural splendor. The predominantly flat course offers PB potential while providing continuous visual rewards from both the neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau landmarks that define the city. Hungarian spectators create an atmosphere of respectful enthusiasm as folkloric music occasionally filters through the historic streets. This race captures Budapest's distinctive character—grandly historic yet accessibly modern—offering both athletic challenge and cultural immersion in a European capital where Eastern and Western influences create a uniquely Hungarian urban experience.
Course & Elevation
Participants
Average Number of Participants
9,000
Race Location
Budapest,
Hungary,
Europe
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