The SPAR Budapest Marathon is the most popular marathon event in Budapest, offering a wide variety of distances. Reach out for information on relay races.
Choose “Don’t know yet” if you want to reserve your spot, but aren’t sure about your distance yet.
Distances:
Saturday: 10k, 5k, 2.3k, 3-people relay (3x2k) & City Hike (all distances)
Sunday: Marathon, 30k, 14k, Marathon (2- & 4-person relay)
| Length | Marathon, 30km, 14km, 10km, 5km, 2.3km, Marathon (2-person relay), Marathon (4-person relay), 3-people relay (3x2k), City Hike 2.3k, City Hike 6.5k, City Hike 10.5k, City Hike 13.5k, City Hike 21.5k, Spectator (no ticket needed), Don’t know yet |
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| Stay | 2 nights, 3 nights, Don't need accommodation, Don’t know yet |
RUNNING EQUIPMENT
Racing shoes
Race shorts/thighs
Long-sleeve base layer
Sunglasses (we can’t post pictures of you without DRIP)
Compression socks or calf sleeves
Waterproof running jacket / windbreaker
Running hat/buff
Smart watch
Heart rate strap (if you use one)
Handheld bottle / soft flask
Tape for nipples
RECOVERY & CARE
Knee/ankle/hip braces (if you use them)
Kinesiology tape
Ice/heat packs
Muscle rub / anti-inflammatory gel
Electrolyte tablets
Protein powder or shakes
TOILETRIES
Any medicine that you normally use
Deodorant
Shower gel & shampoo
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Hairbrush
Sunscreen (yes, even when it’s cold)
Blister plasters
Period products
Tissues
CLOTHING
Warm coat (depending on when your race is)
Hoodie
Joggers/track pants
Casual trainers
T-shirts
Jeans
Underwear
Socks
Pyjamas
Flip flops/sliders for showers
DOCUMENTS
Passport
Your 42ostriches confirmation email (no need to print it)
Travel tickets
Travel insurance confirmation (check with your insurer if you need to print this)
GHIC Card
ELECTRONICS
UK -> EU travel adapter
Chargers (phone, smart watch, GoPro etc.)
Headphones
Power bank
