The 29th Horn Christmas Rush Run arrives in Győr on Sunday, December 14, 2025, introducing a new 8 km option alongside the classic 4 km and 12 km distances. Distances include a 1.3 km kids’ run (two laps around Kálóczy Square on asphalt), a 4 km loop through the Downtown and Révfalu neighborhoods, an 8 km race (two 4 km laps), a 12 km individual and relay (three 4 km laps), plus an 8 km Nordic Walking event that follows the same two-lap route as the runners. The 12 km relay is split as 3×4 km. The start and race center are about 164 feet apart.
Race HQ and Distances
Race center: Tulipános Elementary School, 9026 Győr, Rónay J. u. 4. Distances on offer:
– 1.3 km kids’ run: two laps around Kálóczy Square, fully on asphalt.
– 4 km run: one city loop through the Downtown and Révfalu neighborhoods.
– 8 km run: two laps of the 4 km route.
– 12 km individual and relay: three laps of the 4 km route.
– 8 km Nordic Walking: identical to the 8 km running course.
Registration and Bib Pickup
Registration is final after bank transfer or successful card payment. Teams needing an invoice must pay by bank transfer. Skip race-day lines by picking up bibs at the Nordic Walking Office, 9026 Győr, Dózsa György Embankment (Dózsa György rakpart) 51, on Friday, 2025.12.12, 15:00–18:00, or Saturday, 2025.12.13, 09:00–12:00.
What’s Included
– Race entry
– Starter pack
– Custom finisher medal at the finish
– Marked, marshaled routes
– Chip timing for 4, 8, and 12 km
– Aid station at the end of every lap
– On-site medical service
– Post-race staple: bread with lard spread and hot tea
Course and Schedule
All routes are clearly marked with directional signs. Kids run around Kálóczy Square and finish in front of Tulipános School. The 4 km covers Downtown and Révfalu; the 8 km and 12 km complete 2 and 3 laps of the same 4 km circuit.
Program on race day:
– 08:00–09:45 On-site registration and bib pickup
– 10:00 Kids’ start
– 10:30 Adult start for all distances
– 11:00 Kids’ awards
– 11:15 4 km awards
– 11:45 8 km Nordic Walking awards
– 12:15 12 km and relay awards
Awards and Rules
Category winners receive a cup; second and third place receive medals. Relay winners earn medals plus one team cup; second and third place receive medals. The 1.3 km kids’ race is for ages 14 and under. All participants race at their own risk and must sign the entry form. No changes, transfers, cancellations, or refunds within 10 days of the event. Commercial or advertising activity on-site requires the organizer’s permission.
Date: 2025.12.14, Győr.
