Budapest Marathon

Follows both banks of the Danube from Margaret Island down past the parliament and the castle. Flat, fast and held on an autumn weekend when the city is at its best.

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Where it runs

Budapest Marathon course map: the route through Budapest, with the start and the finish marked.
Budapest Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

Follows both banks of the Danube from Margaret Island down past the parliament and the castle. Flat, fast and held on an autumn weekend when the city is at its best.

Next edition
11 October 2026
Elevation gain
85 m
Profile
Flat
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026