The classics

A selection of the iconic races on the Hungarian calendar. Each one shows the next edition’s date — where it has already been announced.

Ultrabalaton Trail
October 2, 2026 · Fri

The trail side of the Balaton Uplands, with long climbs and views over the lake.

Ultrabalaton Trail · Csopak
Tihanyi Félmaraton
October 3, 2026 · Sat

One of the prettiest autumn courses: the peninsula’s hills with Lake Balaton in view.

XI. Tihanyi Félmaraton · Tihany
SPAR Budapest Maraton
October 10, 2026 - October 11, 2026 · Sat–Sun

Hungary's biggest marathon, running the full 42.195 km through downtown Budapest along both banks of the Danube.

41. SPAR Budapest Maraton® Fesztivál · Budapest
BP100
October 17, 2026 · Sat

A hundred kilometres around Budapest’s green belt, from the Buda hills to the city limits.

2. BP100 jótékonysági ultrafutás · Budapest
Debreceni Maraton
April 4, 2027 · Sun

Laps through the Great Forest and the city centre — eastern Hungary’s marathon tradition.

Debrecen Maraton 2027 · Debrecen
NN Ultrabalaton
April 23, 2027 - April 25, 2027 · Fri–Sun

A full lap around Lake Balaton, solo or as a relay — one of Europe’s best-known ultra events.

XXI. NN ULTRABALATON · Balatonfüred
Wizz Air Budapest Félmaraton
Date to be announced

The benchmark Hungarian half marathon, with the Chain Bridge and the Danube embankments along the way.
Vivicittá Városvédő Futás
Date to be announced

The spring season opener and one of the capital’s oldest running traditions, with several distances.
B100
Date to be announced

A 100-scale ultra, successor to the Balaton Supermarathon.
Szeged Maraton
Date to be announced

The marathon classic of the Great Plain, through the streets of the city on the Tisza.
dm Balaton RUN
Date to be announced

A lakeside run on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, in late-season mood.
Mátrabérc
Date to be announced

Trail running along the Mátra ridge, with long climbs.

All upcoming races