Mozdulj meg a BSI-vel! Budapest Sportiroda has spent decades turning Hungary’s love for mass participation sports into a year-round festival where tens of thousands lace up, clip in, or dive in. From city runs and half marathons to cycling tours and open-water swims, its futanet.hu calendar is packed with the country’s biggest and most beloved events. Pick your challenge, bring friends or family, and collect those start-to-finish-line moments that turn into stories.
Balaton Marathon and Half Marathon
2025.11.22–11.23. Siófok and Fonyód. Autumn’s last big hurrah by Lake Balaton—fast courses, crisp air, and that bittersweet season-finale vibe. Test yourself from 7 kilometers up to the full marathon, solo or as a pair. Saturday in Siófok offers distances from 7 kilometers to the marathon. Sunday in Fonyód features a minimarathon, quarter marathon, and half marathon. Make it a double with two-day entries over the half or full marathon. Address: 8600 Siófok.
Penny Santa Run
2025.12.07. Budapest, District 9—Fővám Square (Fővám tér). The day the city turns red. Pull on a Santa suit and jog through Budapest’s heart in a joy-over-pace celebration. Families, friends, and office squads welcome. It’s festive, it’s silly, and every step spreads a grin.
Powerade Zúzmara Half Marathon & Running Festival
2026.01.18. Budakalász, at the Budakalász Sports Hall (2011 Budakalász). The country’s most exhilarating winter run: snow crunch, frosty breath, and big energy. Distances: Zúzmara Half Marathon, 10 km, 21+10 km combo, and 3.4 km. Dress warm, go bold.
Balaton Supermarathon
2026.02.26–03.01. Four days around Hungary’s inland sea, with sweeping views and shared suffering in the best possible way. Go solo, pair up, or form teams of 3–4 or 5–8 runners. Newcomers can opt for shorter stages while still soaking in the Balaton magic. Base: 8600 Siófok.
Bay Half Marathon (Öböl Félmaraton)
2026.02.27. Because racing a Friday half is a flex. Start in Keszthely, finish in Szigliget, and let that lakeside route remind you why you run. You’ll need to handle the home-office excuse yourself; the course party’s on us. Address: 8360 Keszthely.
Marathonfüred (Maratonfüred)
2026.02.28. Not feeling the ultra? Kick open spring with a classic 26.2 along Balaton’s shoreline. With 26.2 miles on the menu, expect ideal temps and views of the lake awakening from its winter nap. Address: 8258 Badacsony–Badacsonytomaj.
HalfBalaton Supermarathon
2026.02.28–03.01. A 94.8-kilometer weekend sampler of the big loop. Run solo, in pairs, as a 3-person relay, or in 5–8-person teams. Stage distances are flexible—three-person squads can get it done with roughly 9.3–12.4 miles a day. Perfect for testing grit and soaking up scenery. Address: 8258 Badacsony–Badacsonytomaj.
High Shore Half Marathon (Magaspart Félmaraton)
2026.03.01. A runnable half along Balaton’s high shore, rolling from Balatonkenese to Siófok. Part of the BSZM experience but tailored for a conquerable distance. Cold air, lake views, finish-line glow. Address: 8172 Balatonkenese.
Telekom Vivicittá
2026.03.21–03.22. Budapest, District 13 and Margaret Island (Margitsziget). Start spring where Budapest is in bloom. Start/finish on leafy Margaret Island; routes pass city icons. Mix-and-match challenges for everyone:
– March 21: 15 km City Walk, 8 km City Walk, 3-person relay, 2.4 km Minicittá, Walk, Family Run, 7 km Midicittá
– March 22: Half Marathon, 10 km, Pair Half Marathon, Trio Half Marathon
E.ON Business Run
2026.05.06. National Athletics Center, Budapest, District 9, 18:00 start. A corporate-leaning meet-and-move event that turns colleagues into teammates, with competition, camaraderie, and a post-run party baked in.
BorsodChem Tour de Lake Tisza (Tour de Tisza-tó)
2026.05.09. Tiszafüred (5350). Cycle the Lake Tisza loop your way: 28, 65, or 100 kilometers. Family spin, friends’ adventure, or chase-a-time day—pick your pace and roll.
Kékes Summit Run & Trail (Kékes Csúcsfutás & Trail)
2026.05.17. Mátrafüred (3232). The climb that earns bragging rights. Road and trail routes up to Kékes, Hungary’s rooftop.
ALDI Women’s Running Gala
2026.06.07. Budapest, District 9—Népliget. A day where the to-do list goes quiet and the community gets loud. Distances: 10 km solo or pair, 5 km, 2.5 km, 2.5 km walking, 3-person relay (3×1.24 miles), and a family 1000 m. Every step connects.
Brutálfutás 15.0
2026.06.13. Nyáregyháza (2723). The longest 7 km or 2.3 km of your life—in the best way. A lighthearted obstacle run where mud and mayhem outrank muscle. You won’t finish clean. You won’t want to.
MOL Campus Bay Swim
2026.06.20. BudaPart, Flava Beach, Budapest, District 11. Dive into summer in an urban cove with 500, 1500, 3000, or 4500 meters, safe conditions, and the green Kopaszi Dam (Kopaszi-gát) for supporters. Rain date: June 21.
KIPRUN Night Run
2026.06.27. Budapest, District 14—Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út) and Heroes’ Square. Night lights, city sights. Race a half marathon solo, as a duo or trio, or tackle a quarter marathon. Statues, history, and speed under the glow.
Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim
2026.07.18. Révfülöp (8253). Hungary’s biggest open-water swim challenges you to cross Lake Balaton: 5.2 km full distance, 2.6 km half, or SUP across the lake. Rain dates: July 19, 25, 26; August 1, 2, 8, 9. See you in the water.
Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon
2026.09.06. The opening blast of BSI’s autumn running season. A classic through the capital’s best sights, with crowd energy to match. The distance is beatable, the vibe irresistible.
