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Budapest International Marathon
5 October 2008
Start Time : 10:00am
Number of Places : 3,500
The Budapest Marathon is enjoyed by thousands of single runners and relay teams of 3 or 5. Thousands more supporters come to
cheer on these runners creating an atmosphere that rivals the likes of the London and Berlin Marathons.
Budapest International Marathon Route
The race begins in Heroes Square in the City Park. Runners then head down Andrassy Avenue, over the famous 'Chain bridge', and southwards along the embankments of the Danube.
At the 10K mark the route crosses the Petofi Bridge onto the east bank. From there runners race northwards to Margaret Bridge and on to Margaret's Island and over Arpad Bridge
to the west bank once more where they quckly reach the half way point
The last 13 miles. The route loops round, heading south along the west bank until runners again reach the Petofi Bridge. Back on the east
bank, the race directs runners northwards to Kossuth Square. From there athletes are pointed eastwards past Nyugati Square, Allatkert Promenade and
Heroes Square. Finally, runners pass along Paal Laszlo Street and onto Olof Palme Promenade where the reach the finish line and end of their fantastic journey.
Budapest Marathon Entry
* Individual Entry : 50 Euro until 31 July, 60 Euro until 28 September, 75 Euro until 5 October
* Team Entry (3 runners) : 80 Euro until 31 July, 100 Euro until 28 September, 110 Euro until 5 October
* Team Entry (5 runners) : 100 Euro until 31 July, 120 Euro until 28 September, 130 Euro until 5 October
* Registration Deadline : 5 October
* Charity Places : Runners are advised to contact their chosen charity
* Other Information : Runners will be expected to finish within 5:30 hours.
Further Information
Contact : Judit Kulcsar
Address :Budapest Marathon Organisation, 1138 Budapest Váci út 152-156, Hungary
Tel. : +36 1 273 0939
Fax. : +36 1 273 0936
Email : budapest.run@t-online.hu
Website. : http://www.budapestmarathon.com
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