The world's new marathon favourite: Budapest
The Kaiser's Plus Budapest International Marathon is one of
the biggest marathon festival and family day in Central Europe. The race which is looking forward to its
16th year in the athletics calendar, hasreputation for friendliness
and innovation.
Budapest, the capital of Hungary is divided by the Danube
River into the Buda and Pest side. The course of the Marathon
goes through and under the historical bridges and takes the
runners on a magical mystery tour of Budapest's historic sights.
Race director: Árpád Kocsis says "It is
not just about the marathon running, this weekend is a great
community happening and it is so much fun and a special atmosphere
for the families. The Budapest Marathon Festival and Family
Day has lots of different programs, concerts for this special
day and we had approximately 100.000 people out there who
had a lovely day with a big firework and lazer show at the
end."
So, the word is out make sure you join them for the next
running of this event festival.
Course records |
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Male |
Gergely Rezessy |
Hungary |
1998 |
2Hr 15min 38sec |
Female |
Judit Földingné
Nagy |
Hungary |
2001 |
2Hr 39min
02sec |
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Date: |
September |
Country: Hungary |
Director |
Árpád Kocsis |
For more information:
Budapest Sport Office
1438. Budapest P.O.Box 332. Hungary
Tel.: 36-1-273-0939
Fax: 36-1-273-0936
E-mail: budapest.run@axelero.hu
Website: www.budapestmarathon.com |