🇭🇺Budapest, Hungary
Spar Budapest Marathon
Oct 11, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
175 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Budapest is arguably Europe's most dramatically beautiful city for a marathon. The course crosses the iconic Chain Bridge with the Buda Castle hill reflected in the Danube, runs along the Parliament building's grand Danube embankment, climbs through the Castle District, descends to the Nagykörút ring boulevard, and passes through the ruin pub district of the Jewish Quarter. The 175m of elevation comes from the Buda hill sections — significant but manageable. October conditions are reliably good — 12–18°C — and Budapest's Central European autumn light makes every kilometre visually extraordinary. Hungary's thermal bath culture means the post-race recovery options (Széchenyi or Gellért baths) are world-class.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
11–18°C
Humidity
60–70%
Conditions
Central European autumn — pleasant and often sunny
Wind
10–15 km/h
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