You can find the timetable here.

The event takes place at Pázmány Péter Promenade, near ELTE Budai Campus.

• From Déli pályaudvar (Southern Railway Station): Take tram 17 or 61 to Móricz Zsigmond körtér, then take tram 4 to Petőfi híd budai hídfő, and walk on Pázmány Péter Promenade (approximately 600 m).
• From Keleti pályaudvar (Eastern Railway Station): Take metro M4 to Móricz Zsigmond körtér, then take tram 4 to Petőfi híd budai hídfő, and walk on Pázmány Péter Promenade (approximately 600 m).
• From Nyugati pályaudvar (Western Railway Station): Take metro M3 to Corvin negyed, then take tram 4/6 to Petőfi híd budai hídfő, and walk on Pázmány Péter Promenade (approximately 600 m), or take tram 4/6 to Petőfi híd budai hídfő, and walk on Pázmány Péter Promenade (approximately 600 m).

Click here to see the BKV (Budapest Transport Company) schedule.

Arrive by bicycle; we provide supervised bicycle storage on the event day!

Parking: There are few parking spaces in the surrounding streets, which fill up early in the morning. It’s better to choose more distant but secure parking options. Larger parking areas near the race center:

• Paid parking at the Kopaszi-gát parking lot; from here, it’s about an 800-meter walk to the race center.
• Free parking at the Lurdy Ház parking lot; from here, take tram 1 across Rákóczi Bridge for 2 stops (Infopark stop), and then walk about 500 meters to the race center.

The event center will be set up in the northern block of the ELTE Lágymányosi Campus.

At the event venue, in the race center:

• On October 13th, between 12:00 PM and 18:00 PM
• On October 14th, between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM

You will be allowed to access the race bib pickup tables as soon as a table becomes available. The race bib distribution tables are not organized according to race numbers; you can approach any available table. It is IMPORTANT that you know your race bib number when you line up at the tables.

If you don’t know your race bib number, you can search for your name on the start list corresponding to the appropriate distance, and your race bib number will appear.

Dressing Rooms: The men’s dressing room will be set up in the southern block of ELTE Lágymányosi Campus. Entrance will be through the doors on the side facing the main stage of the building. The women’s dressing room will also be located in the same building. The entrance will be through the doors on the side farther from the Danube River.

Cloakroom: We will set up the cloakroom tents on the grassy area next to the northern block of ELTE Lágymányosi Campus.

Inside the tents, you can leave your bags according to your race bib number range, which will be indicated with signs. We will place the cloakroom ribbon at the bottom of your race bib number. It’s the runner’s responsibility to detach the ribbon from the race bib in advance and secure it to the bag using the safety pin provided in the race kit, making sure it doesn’t fall off. For easier detachment, it’s recommended to fold the ribbon along the perforation line. You can leave your bag independently in the designated area within the tent boundaries; you don’t need to wait for a staff member to receive it. After reaching the finish line, our colleagues will hand out bags based on the corresponding race bib numbers.

OPENING HOURS:

Bag drop-off: between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM Bag pick-up: 10 km: between 9:35 AM and 11:00 AM 5+10 km: between 9:35 AM and 12:15 PM

Please note that the cloakroom does not provide secure storage for valuables.

Bicycle Storage:

We will provide bicycle storage on the Danube-facing side of the southern block of ELTE Lágymányosi Campus.

Restrooms: You can use the restrooms located in the basement near the men’s and women’s dressing rooms.

You will find portable restrooms near the start/finish area, and there will also be portable urinals available for men. Along the route, you’ll find portable restrooms at the refreshment stations, and portable urinals will be available for men as well.

Race Zones for the 5 km Minimarathon Start:

• Zone 1: Finish time within 4:30 – 22:30 for 5 km
• Zone 2: Finish time between 4:30 – 5:00 – 22:30 – 25:00 for 5 km
• Zone 3: Finish time between 5:00 – 5:30 – 25:00 – 27:30 for 5 km
• Zone 4: Finish time between 5:30 – 6:00 – 27:30 – 30:00 for 5 km
• Zone 5: Finish time between 6:00 – 6:30 – 30:00 – 32:30 for 5 km
• Zone 6: Finish time over 6:30 – over 32:30 for 5 km

Race Zones for the 10 km Start:

• Zone 1: Finish time within 4:30 – 45:00 for 10 km
• Zone 2: Finish time between 4:30 – 5:00 – 45:00 – 50:00 for 10 km
• Zone 3: Finish time between 5:00 – 5:30 – 50:00 – 55:00 for 10 km
• Zone 4: Finish time between 5:30 – 6:00 – 55:00 – 1:00:00 for 10 km
• Zone 5: Finish time between 6:00 – 6:30 – 1:00:00 – 1:05:00 for 10 km
• Zone 6: Finish time over 6:30 – over 1:05:00 for 10 km

At our event, everyone can only join the designated starting zone that corresponds to their anticipated pace (minutes per kilometer). This approach is aimed at reducing the initial chaos and unnecessary overtaking during the first kilometers of the race. If runners of the same pace start from the same zone, the beginning of the race will be more calm and predictable.

The time zone areas are consistently marked with a yellow background, and only the black numbers differ between zones! The flags indicating the time zones will also feature a yellow background with black numbers corresponding to the zones. The placement in the appropriate time zone based on the planned pace (minutes per kilometer) is facilitated by a yellow background with black zone number sticker printed on the race bib (for pre-registered participants), which will be checked upon entry to the zone. Everyone must enter the starting zone that matches the number on their race bib. For those who haven’t provided a planned pace, a time zone sticker corresponding to their zone will be provided during race bib pickup. If the race bib doesn’t have a time zone sticker, you can request one at the race center. The flag indicating the time zone will always be placed at the end of the corresponding zone; therefore, participants should position themselves in the area before the flag. The gates to the starting zones will close 2 minutes before the start, after which participants can only position themselves at the back of the field.

If you encounter a participant with an incorrect time zone sticker in your zone, kindly ask them to choose the appropriate zone according to their planned pace to avoid confusion and potential accidents.

Wheelchair and handbike participants:

If completing the course under their own power, they can start from the front of the field. They should position themselves on the start line side of the starting gate, no later than 5 minutes before the start. They must sign a declaration upon entry to the starting area that they won’t overtake the lead motorcycle while adhering to the rules. They can start 1 minute ahead of the field, but up to the 8th kilometer, they must follow the lead motorcycle; from there, they can proceed at their own pace until the finish line. If completing the course with assistance, they can start from the time zone that corresponds to their registered pace.

Staggered Start at the 38th SPAR Budapest Marathon® Festival:

The participants of the 10+5 km will be started in multiple waves, with each wave starting 45 seconds apart. At the front of each wave, organizers will guide the participants towards the start line. Approximately 2 minutes after reaching the start line, participants will be started, and the same procedure will be followed for later waves.

Gates to the starting zones won’t open between waves!

Items left in the starting zone will be collected immediately after the start and donated to the Hungarian Red Cross for charitable purposes.

Distance (Alpro 10 km):

Route: Pázmány Péter Promenade – Budai Lower Embankment – Halász Street Ramp – Bem Quay – Jégverem Street – Fő Street – Clark Ádám Square – Lánchíd Street – TURNAROUND (at the height of the Ybl Miklós statue) – Lánchíd Street – Clark Ádám Square – Alagút Street – Attila út – Apród Street – Ybl Miklós Square – Várkert Embankment (on tram tracks) – Döbrentei Square (1 lane along the Danube) – Szent Gellért Embankment (1 lane along the Danube) – Szent Gellért Square (2 lanes providing traffic) – Műegyetem Embankment – Pázmány Péter Promenade

Distance (Riska Minimarathon 5 km):

Route: Pázmány Péter Promenade – Dombóvári Road – TURNAROUND – Dombóvári Road – Budai Lower Embankment – Bertalan Lajos Street Ramp – Műegyetem Embankment – TURNAROUND – Műegyetem Embankment – Pázmány Péter Promenade

Kilometer Markers: Every kilometer is indicated by a sign placed at a height of 2 meters along the route. This helps you verify your pace according to your plan and training to successfully complete the distance.

On the 10 km distance, pace runners will assist successful finishers at the following paces:

• 50 minutes
• 1 hour
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• 1 hour 30 minutes

You can find the downloadable pace charts here.

• We set up 1 cubic meter collection containers at the refreshment stations along the route, primarily for collecting empty cups. You will find these containers on both sides of the route, after the last refreshment table. The last container will be placed 50 meters from the end of the station, and this will also be indicated by a separate sign. Please make sure to dispose of any waste generated along the route into these containers, instead of scattering it.
• At the refreshment stations, we do not hand you the cups filled with water or isotonic drinks; you will have to take them from the tables yourself. Under no circumstances should you put back the used, empty cups on the refreshment table.
• The refreshment stations are often where the biggest problems arise. Do not try to squeeze between two runners for a quick drink or snack. Follow basic etiquette even during the race; wait your turn and remember that there are often fewer people towards the end. Do not take more than you need, as there might be runners behind you who require refreshments even more urgently.
• If weather conditions warrant it, we will set up additional temporary water stations along the route.
• After crossing the finish line, you can first collect your medal and then your finisher’s package.

On the 10-kilometer distance, the cutoff time is 1 hour 30 minutes net time (aligned with the starting time of the last participant).

A follow-up bus maintaining a gradually decreasing pace follows the field. Those caught by the follow-up bus must board it, their race numbers will be crossed out, and they are not allowed to enter the finish area

The timing provider is AGNI-Timing.

The timing is done using UHF chips attached to the back of the bib number. Please read the information about chip usage!

Bib Number Wearing Rules: The timing is conducted through timing mats (antennas) placed on the ground, which detect the signal transmitter placed on the bib number from a distance of approximately 2-3 meters. The timestamp is recorded when the strongest signal is detected (when passing over the mat).

To ensure successful recording of individual times, please observe the following rules:

The bib number must be worn visibly throughout the race, on the abdomen/chest area. (Bib belt holders are allowed.) Covering or concealing the bib number is prohibited. Do not remove, fold, or pierce the chip located on the back of the bib number. Everyone should ensure that they wear their own bib number during the race. After crossing the finish line, please leave the timing point as soon as possible.

1st to 3rd place male and female runners

1st to 3rd place male and female wheelchair and handbike participants

The award ceremony is based on the order of finish at the finish line (gross time). The results posted on the website (based on net time) may show different rankings