The timeline here you will find.

In the restaurant of HOTEL HUNGÁRIA: Petőfi Promenade 17.

The competition center is located on the running route, so it can only be accessed on foot during the runs.
There will be no parking spaces on the Petőfi Promenade near the competition center.

Opening hours: 8:30-12:30 and 14:30-18:00

For parking, we primarily recommend Indóház Street, Ady Endre Street and the sections from Szent László Street towards the railway. 

Please study the route maps and do not park on the street sections affected by the race route! You can find a list of closed road sections and the duration of the closures in the "„Traffic changes” menu item.

Do not park on Batthyány Lajos, Táncsics Mihály, Tátra Streets, as well as Szent István and Petőfi Promenade, because they are part of the running route. 

Previously at BSI:

•  Váci út 152-158 next to SPURI Running Shop

  18-19.11.2025 between 9 am and 5 pm.

On site at the competition center:

• November 22nd from 8:30-12:00 
• On Saturday, only Saturday starting numbers can be collected!

You will be allowed to enter the bib pick-up tables when a table becomes available. It is IMPORTANT that you know your bib number when you line up at the tables.
If you don't know your start number, you can find it in the start list menu of the race announcement.

• Runners completing their first quarter marathon are entitled to wear a special "FIRST 10 KILOMETERS" bib.
• This bib number must be requested when picking up the bib number (those who indicated it at the time of registration will automatically receive it along with their individual bib number) and can be worn on the back.

• Pairs receive two types of starting numbers
  • INDIVIDUAL start number: this shows the team's start number, followed by the team member's index in a frame
    • This race number must be worn clearly visible from the front throughout the race.
    • If the first person on the team also completes the distance individually, he does not have to wear this start number.
  • CHANGE start number: the team's start number is on it, and the timing chip is placed on it (on the back of the start number),
    • This number must be worn on the back of the team member currently competing.
      • We provide a rubber number holder
    • must be exchanged by handing over the starting number

In the marathon, teams in pairs, since they will both complete the sixth marathon on Saturday afternoon (the team time will be the average result of the two team members), will also receive an individual starting number with a chip when collecting the team's starting number, to be worn only during the sixth marathon!

Useful:

Rules for wearing bib numbers:

• Please wear your race number in front of you, make sure it is always clearly visible and do not fold it! If you wear your race number incorrectly, you may receive a 10-minute time penalty! Make sure your race number is attached correctly, you will find safety pins in your race pack and at the registration desks.

For entries submitted by October 7th, the first name will automatically be displayed on the bib number, below the number.

• We can only waive this at the special request of the entrant.
  • In case of online registration, please enter the text "NO QUESTIONS" in the inscription section that appears on the start number.
  • In case of personal entry, please write the text "NO QUESTIONS" in the inscription section that appears on the start number on the entry form.
• it is possible to have other inscriptions on the start number instead of the first name (e.g. nickname) should be placed, but up to 14 characters long. This request must be indicated when submitting the entry. We are unable to display picture characters. Only those entrants who specifically request this will have an inscription on their start number, their first name will automatically be included!
• We ask that those who use their husband's name with the suffix "-né" to provide their first name.
• We leave space for those who register later to write their names under the number on the starting number.

• The changing rooms will be located in the conference center belonging to Hotel Europa.
• The locker room tents will be set up in the garden on the Lake Balaton side of the locker room building.
  Opening hours: 11:00-15:00
• You can drop off 1 package up to 60x40x30 cm in the cloakroom, no later than 15 minutes before the start.
• Securely attach the ribbon torn from the bottom of your race number to your package, then place the package in the cordoned-off area of the locker room tent corresponding to your race number.
• After arriving at the finish line, our colleagues will only hand over the package if they have the start number/wristband, not based on a photo or the announcement of the number sequence.
• If you are running multiple distances on the day of the event, please keep the etiquette/bib number ribbon on your bag and the wristband on you, thus speeding up the check-in and check-out process.
• If you are involved in both race days, also save the locker room ribbon torn from the bottom of your start number for the next day, as you will be able to use the locker room with it the next day as well!
• Mobile toilets will be placed near the cloakroom tents on the shore of Lake Balaton.
• Mobile toilets will also be placed at refreshment stations along the route.

We cannot provide shower facilities.

1/4 marathon at 12:30 (10,500 m)

• Petőfi Promenade – Martyrs' Path – Batthyány Lajos Street – Karinthy Frigyes Street – Köztársaság Street – Glatz Henrik Street – Batthyány Lajos Street – Tátra Street – Beszédes József Promenade – Kodály Zoltán Street – Szt. László Street – TRANSLATOR – Szt. László Street – Csúszda Street – Lake Balaton – Szt. István Promenade – Táncsics Mihály Street – Petőfi Promenade

Kilometer markers

• Each kilometer is marked with a sign clearly placed on the route.
• This is also a way for you to check yourself to make sure you are completing the distance at a pace that suits you and your preparation.
• In some cases, in 2-lap races, we will place the second lap's kilometer signs while completing the first lap, and you may still see the first lap's kilometer signs while completing the second lap.
  • This may happen because, knowing the progress of the field, we definitely do not want to set up the signs between the runners; we only have the option to do so before the field arrives or after it passes.

 12:30

affected events:

• half marathon
• half marathon in pairs
• Marathon in 3 stages – 2nd start
• Marathon in pairs in 3 stages – 2nd start
• 1/4 marathon

Useful: The timekeepers are marked with flags. The flag always marks the end of the zone, so you have to enter the zone there and then move forward towards the starting gate..

Conducting the races

• The Half Marathon, which starts at 12:30, will have a stage start.
  • This means that we will (expectedly) launch the field in 4 waves.
  • A wave lasts until 1:30, then we stop the field.
  • The front of the next wave will be stopped by organizers near the starting gate and then escorted to the starting line.
• After arriving at the starting line, we start them about 1 minute later, and then we do the same for the next waves.

• 20 minutes before the start, in order to avoid crowding on the sidewalk next to the starting zones, you can only line up for the start from the Balaton side (through the fence opened between the changing rooms and Hotel Európa).
• During this period, the entrance and exit to the locker room will only be from the Balaton side.
• We will establish diversions on the Petőfi Promenade between Táncsics Mihály Street and Mikes Kelemen Street.

The timing service provider is AGNI-Timing.
Timing is done with UHF chips attached to the back of the starting number.

Timing is done using timing mats (antennas) placed on the ground, which detect the transmitter placed in the starting number from a distance of approximately 2-3 meters. Time stamping is done at the strongest signal (when passing over the mat).

To record successful individual times, please follow these rules:

Rules for wearing bib numbers:

Individual starters:

• The race number must be worn visibly throughout the race, on the abdomen/chest (a race number belt is permitted).
• The chip on the back of the bib number must not be removed, folded or pierced with a safety pin.
• Everyone should make sure to wear their own race number during the race.
• After arriving at your destination, please leave the measurement point as soon as possible.

• on the 1st lap
  • At 4.9 km water, powerade, glucose, banana
  • Water at 6.8 km
• at the end of the 1st lap, at the finish line

Attention:

• Due to weather conditions at the event, despite our best efforts, the drinks placed on display may be too cold. In case of strong winds, the glasses may tip over, which may slow down the refreshment process. Please be patient!
• If weather permits, we will also set up an additional water station along the route.

IMPORTANT!

• At the refreshment stations along the route, we will place giant bags attached to a cordon capable of storing 1 cubic meter of waste, primarily for collecting empty cups.
  • You will find the giant bags on both sides of the route, after the last refreshment table.
  • The last giant bags will be placed 50 meters from the end of the station, this will be indicated by a separate sign. Please throw the waste you brought with you from the refreshment station into this at the latest!
  • Please do not throw away any waste generated along the route, but put it in the containers placed at the refreshment station.

Level time in the third marathon:

A competitor who does not complete the first lap within 1 hour and 5 minutes (gross time shown by the clock at the finish gate) will not be allowed to start the second lap.

Half marathon time:

A competitor who does not complete the first lap within 1 hour 39 minutes (gross time shown by the clock at the finish gate) will not be allowed to start the second lap.
The first lap time is also the quarter marathon time.

We ask runners who have been passed to move out and walk on the right side of the route!

We have set a capacity limit of 400 people for the event.

When the limit is reached, the entry automatically stops.

There is no age limit for the quarter marathon.

In the quarter marathon, prizes will be awarded to the 1st-3rd place female and male finishers.

Rankings are determined based on the order of arrivals at the finish line (Gross time). In each event, only those registered for that event are evaluated.