Registration and pricing
Registration closes: August 2, 2026
Race description
The Keresztúri Self-Transcendence Running Festival is a friendly, family-oriented race that combines being close to nature with the spirit of self-transcendence. The race takes place in Keresztúri Forest, near Budapest, and offers challenges over several distances, including 5.2 km, 10.5 km, half marathon, 31.6 km and marathon, as well as the special Yes, I can! event. The event is organised by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, which has supported running enthusiasts since 1977. The aim is for every participant to experience camaraderie in sport and the joy of going beyond their limits.
Highlights
- A nature-filled running route in Keresztúri Forest
- A forest nature trail and running loop, with short sections on roads
- The Yes, I can! event consists of hourly starts, one lap at a time, with each lap covering 5,274 m
Additional information
On-site registration is available on race day between 6:30 and 7:30. The entry fee does not include a T-shirt, but a commemorative technical T-shirt can be ordered in advance. The Yes, I can! event consists of 6 laps, with one lap starting every hour; the lap starting at 13:00 is devoted to self-transcendence. Participants support one another in completing the race; starting late results in disqualification. Several distances are available, and on-site registration is also possible. Detailed information about fees and T-shirts is available on the organiser’s website.