EU-S FUTÁS 2026

The EU Half Marathon is a free running race requiring registration, taking place on May 10, 2026, at Szabadság tér in Budapest. Participants can run 21.1 kilometres individually or as part of a 2–3-person relay. The race is part of Budapest’s Europe Day festival. Runners follow a three-lap course passing iconic Budapest landmarks, and everyone who finishes receives a unique commemorative medal. The event is organised by the Representation of the European Commission in Hungary and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Hungary, with Nagy Sportágválasztó, BBU Nonprofit Kft. as professional partner.

Race bibs, T-shirts and relay batons can be collected from May 5–8, between 11:00 and 19:00, at the Europa Experience Centre (1052 Budapest, Szervita tér 8.), and on May 10, between 7:00 and 8:30, at Szabadság tér. The relay zone is located between Nádor utca, Zoltán utca and Steindl Imre utca. The race uses chip timing; the final member of each relay team must hand in the baton at the finish. Participation is free but requires registration, and places are limited (2,000 individual runners and 700 relay teams). There will be no full road closures; traffic will be managed by the police and civil guard. Participants must register to take part. Race bibs and T-shirts can be collected from May 5–8 at Europa Experience, or at Szabadság tér on race day. The detailed course route, refreshment stations and start/finish locations can be found on the official website.