SPAR Budapest Marathon

About the Event

Answer the call of the marathon in the heart of Europe at the 41st SPAR Budapest Marathon, October 11, 2026. This premier event is your ultimate opportunity to tackle the 42.2 km challenge on a breathtaking route through Budapest's most iconic districts. You bring the determination; the organization provides the perfect platform for success, from the first step to the final, medal-winning sprint. Join a massive international field in a city that lives and breathes running for one weekend, and turn your personal ambition into a triumphant reality.

Races Offered

10 km

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

Spar 10km + 5km

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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09:00

5 km

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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11:00

Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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09:00

30 km

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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09:40

Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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10:25

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Budapest.

thermostat Temperature

8.0° / 17.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.6° / 14.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 1m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:03

nightlight Sunset

17:54

About Budapest

Learn more about the host city, Budapest.

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With a unique, youthful atmosphere, world-class classical music scene, a pulsating nightlife increasingly appreciated among European youth, and last but not least, an exceptional offer of natural thermal baths, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Due to the exceedingly scenic setting, and its architecture it is nicknamed "Paris of the East".