Spar Budapest Marathon Budapest, Hungary   Oct 10–11, 2026

The Budapest Marathon is Hungary’s largest sports event, a true bucket-list challenge for all those who have set their sights on conquering the queen of distances. Run a marathon in Budapest, along a beautiful and diverse route, alongside thousands of fellow runners! We warmly welcome you to our shorter distances as well, as during this two-day running festival, everyone can find a program that suits their preferences!

Participating in the marathon is essentially a running sightseeing tour of the beautiful Budapest. The course leads through the centre of the city, down the famous Andrassy Boulevard and across the Chain Bridge. Admire the view of the Buda Castle from the Danube banks and marvel in the panorama of Pest as well as Europe’s third largest Parliament building.

Budapest is the perfect destination for a weekend city trip. Budapest is the spa capital with over 100 thermal springs beneath the city that supply the famous baths. After the run, you can rest your leg in the thermal pools of a unique 16th and 17th century Turkish baths or the neo-baroque Szechenyi bath.

Also unique to Europe are Budapest’s ruin pubs. Located in the city centre, this new function saved countless old, run down building from demolition. Their atmosphere is unusual, their style is retro and they revive socialist realist interior design. The perfect place to grab a drink the night before or after the race.

And while you are here, don’t forgot to try out the best of Hungary’s cuisine: a gulash, a stew, a strudel, and a pancake. If your stomach is sensitive, you may want to leave this for after the race!