This event info is about the 36th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon in 2021, event info of 2022’s race will be updated later.
Fun Run 2.3 km – RACE INFO
BSI reserves the right to change the route, program, and the date of the event.
Have you just started running? That’s awesome! Come and feel the racing vibes, test yourself on a 2.3K race! This will be a good motivation to reach your first 5K in the near future.
Don’t forget to invite your family and friends as well, because it’s so much fun running together!
COURSE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The course runs through the heart of Budapest, crosses several bridges, and passes the most well-known sites of the city.
Kilometers achieved: Each kilometer is marked on the route with a sign placed 2 meters high. This will allow you to check your pace to complete the distance at the pace you have planned and prepared for.
CLICK HERE to see the course map!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CLICK HERE for prices and deadlines!
The registration fee includes:
- participation in the race
- BIB number
- a unique cotton T-shirt with the race logo
- with a size scale of S-XXL for women
- with a size scale of XS-XXL for men
- refreshment points along the course
- Wizz Air 20 EUR value voucher
- finisher’s goodie bag
- medical service
- course closed to traffic
- other programs before and after the race
- 21.26% VAT
Online registration (in advance):
Register online at entry.runinbudapest.com until 23:59 on August 24, 2021 (if the limit has not been reached for the race).
Click here for prices and further details.
After successful payment, please send your request for the invoice via email, when the registration has been closed. The invoice will be sent to you via email in .pdf format.
On-site registration:
If the limit has not been reached, registration is also possible on-site at the race center on race day.
Please note that there is no on-site registration for wheelchair and handbike racers!
- Opening hours of the Race Center for on-site registration
- August 27, Friday 12:00-17:00
- August 28, Satudray 9:00-17:00
- August 29, on the race day 12:00-13:30
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For entries submitted by July 12, the first name will be automatically displayed on the bib below the bib number. If the runner does not want to display a name on his/her bib number, it must be indicated:
– in case of online registration, please enter the following text “I DO NOT REQUIRE A NAME ON THE BIB” in the caption that will appear on the bib.
– in case of registration in-person, please enter the following text “I DO NOT REQUIRE A NAME ON THE BIB” on the entry form.
It is possible to place a nickname on the bib instead of the first name, but with nicknames up to only 12 characters.
This request must be indicated when submitting the entry, as the first name will be added automatically only. We are unable to display image characters or emojis. Below the bib number, space will be left for later entrants to write their names on.
CLICK HERE to see the start list of the runners registered already.
- Please wear your race number on the front and make sure that it is clearly visible at all times and don’t fold it! Make sure you put your race number on your T-shirt properly with the safety pins which can be found in your race packet and also on the registration tables. Improper wear might result in a 10-minute time penalty.
- Participation in the event is open to any properly trained runner or wheelchair racer who has agreed to the standard terms and conditions.
- Participants with a wheelchair or handbike can start from the beginning of the field if they complete the distance on their own. They can start 1 minute before the field led by motorbike drivers. Leaving the field will be possible only from a point on the course that will be determined later.
- When you use earphones, you are unable to hear noises from outside, so you might obstruct a runner who is trying to pass you or race marshals or members of the medical team. It is not recommended to use it in both ears.
- Among the runners, there will be race organizers on bikes and motorbikes, and also ambulances if needed.
- Participants are not permitted to roller-skate, bike, run without a race number, or run with a dog. Those attempting to run accompanied by someone on a bicycle or on roller-skates can be disqualified.
- Arrive on time.
- Any commercial or promotional activity should be permitted by BSI in advance, in a manner determined by BSI.
- BSI reserves the right to limit the number of participants and close registration at any time.
- BSI reserves the right to change the route, the program, and the date of the event.
BSI Sport Kft.
H-1138 Budapest, Váci út 152.
www.runinbudapest.com
[email protected]
RACE DAY INFORMATION
Start/Finish area
Pázmány Péter sétány, Budapest, 1117 – in front of the Eötvös Lóránd University (ELTE) Lágymányosi Campus
ARRIVE ON TIME – We recommend you to arrive at the Race Center at least 1.5-2 hours before the start
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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- Be prepared that buses may be crowded. Therefore, give yourself more time to arrive at the Race Center than usually
- See the timetable of BKK (Centre for Budapest Transport)
- If you stay up to 3 days in Budapest, we recommend that you buy a 3-day city ticket
- From Kelenföld Railway Station: take the metro line M4 in the direction of Keleti Railway Station. Get off at Móricz Zsigmond körtér (the 3rd stop from Kelenföld). Then take the tram 6 to Petőfi híd budai hídfő (2 stops). From here, walk through Pázmány Péter sétány, and you will reach the Race Center in 600 m.
- From Keleti Railway Station: take the metro line M4 in the direction of Kelenföld Railway Station. Get off at Móricz Zsigmond körtér (the sixth stop from Keleti). Then take the tram 6 to Petőfi híd budai hídfő (2 stops). From here, walk through Pázmány Péter sétány, and you will reach the Race Center in 600 m.
- From Nyugati Railway Station: take the tram 4 or tram 6 to Petőfi híd budai hídfő (10 stops) in the direction of Újbuda-Központ (in case of tram 4) or in the direction of Móricz Zsigmond körtér (in the case of tram 6). Get off at Petőfi híd budai hídfő and walk through Pázmány Péter sétány, and you will reach the Race Center in 600 m.
PARKING LOTS
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- Pay parking in the parking lot of Kopaszi gát
- Race center is only 800 m away from the parking lot
- Free parking is available in the parking lot of Lurdy Ház
- The race center can be approached by Tram 1 or replacement bus. Get off at “Info Park” (2 stops), then go straight ahead 500 m to reach the race center.
- Pay parking in the parking lot of Kopaszi gát
- PLEASE ABIDE BY THE PARKING RULES
- Do not park in locations that are not permitted
The Race Center will be located in the ‘North Building’ of Eötvös Lóránd University (ELTE) Lágymányosi Campus.
Address: Pázmány Péter sétátny. 1/A, H-1117 Budapest
Please see the information about BIB PICK-UP HERE!
Changing rooms
For men: changing rooms will be available in the building ‘ELTE Lágymányosi Campus – Déli tömb’ before and after the race. The entrance is from the side closer to the Danube.
For women: changing rooms will be available in the same building ‘ELTE Lágymányosi Campus – Déli tömb’ before and after the race, but the entrance is from the side farther to the Danube.
Luggage storage
Luggage storage tents will be available behind the building ‘ELTE Lágymányosi Campus – Déli tömb’, on the grass area.
We mark the luggage storage with green color “RUHATÁR” boards.
Participants will receive an armband at the package drop off, the serial number on the armband will be the same as the number of the label on their package.
Opening hours
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- 12:00 p.m – 15:00 p.m
Attention! We don’t guard valuables in the luggage storage!
Toilets
Find toilets in the changing rooms located in the building ‘ELTE Lágymányosi Campus – Déli tömb’.
There will be portable toilets and urinals near the changing rooms, in the start/finish area and on the course at all refreshment and relay exchange stations.
Please fill in the emergency section on the back of your bib. Do not forget to mention if you have taken any medication before the race!
- During the race, medical services are available in the medical area beside the finish line.
- If you see someone collapsing along the course please notify the race organizers posted at each kilometer sign or at the refreshment stations.
- At the back of each bib, you can find the phone number of the medical team.
Planned distance: 2300 m
Course: Pázmány Péter sétány – Budai alsó rakpart – Egri József utcai felhajtó – Pázmány Péter sétány
Kilometers achieved: Each kilometer is marked on the route with a sign placed 2 meters high. This will allow you to check your pace to complete the distance at the pace you have planned and prepared for.
- Refreshment with water at the start and finish area before and after the race.
AFTER RACE INFORMATION
Thanks to Laufenn, High-resolution photos taken along the course can be downloaded for FREE from https://bsi.futofoto.hu/
WE WISH YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME!