2026 is another year to Move with BSI. For decades, the Budapest Sports Office has led Hungary’s mass-participation scene, packing the calendar with the country’s most popular runs, rides, and swims. From marathons and half marathons to city runs and family days, tens of thousands line up for the community buzz. Browse the dates, pick your challenge, and make some BSI memories.
June 7 — 31st ALDI Women’s Run Gala, Budapest
Craving a break from the daily grind? Head to the new venue on Sunbathing Lawn (Napozórét) in City Park (Városliget), Zugló, for a celebration where women cheer on women—whether you’re a seasoned runner or lacing up for the first time. Choose your distance:
– 10 km solo or 10 km as a pair
– 5 km
– 2.5 km
– 2.5 km walk
– 3-person relay (3×2 km)
– Combo options (10+5 km, 10+5+2.5 km, 5+2.5 km)
June 13 — Brutal Run 15.0 (Brutálfutás 15.0), Nyáregyháza
The longest 7 km or 2.3 km of your life. Join one of BSI’s most beloved events for a light-hearted obstacle run where the party trumps the power moves. Expect mud, water, and zero chance of staying dry—or clean. Location: 2723 Nyáregyháza.
June 20 — 4th MOL Campus Bay Swim, Budapest
Plunge into summer in the city’s heart at BudaPart, Flava Beach, Újbuda. This season-opening open-water swim offers four safe, marshaled distances: 500 m, 1500 m, 3000 m, or 4500 m. While you cross the bay, your crew can relax or cheer along the greenery of Kopaszi Dam (Kopaszi-gát).
June 27 — 32nd KIPRUN Night Run, Budapest
Summer night running in the capital’s glow. Test yourself on a special course along Andrássy Avenue and the iconic Heroes’ Square, under the statues and city lights. Tackle a half marathon solo, as a pair, or as a trio—or opt for a quarter marathon. The magic of night racing meets Budapest’s history.
July 18 — 44th Lidl Lake Balaton Cross-Swim, Révfülöp
Hungary’s biggest open-water swim awaits. Join 10,000+ athletes conquering Lake Balaton. Swim the classic 5.2 km or the half distance (2.6 km), or cross the lake on a SUP. Rain dates: July 19, 25, 26; August 1, 2, 8, 9. See you in the water in 8253 Révfülöp.
September 6 — 41st Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon, Budapest
The distance you can beat. Kick off BSI’s fall season by running Budapest’s most scenic routes with thousands. Go solo for the half marathon, or pick shorter team formats: Wizz Air Páros Félmaraton (pairs), Powerade Trió Félmaraton (trios), or the Szimpatika 10 km. Venue: Újbuda.
September 20 — Liget Fun Run
A relaxed community run in the park—perfect as a post-summer reset and pre-marathon tune-up.
October 10–11 — 41st SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival, Budapest
Hungary’s largest mass-sport event and a true bucket-list marathon through a gorgeous, varied city route. Thousands flock to the two-day festival stacked with shorter distances so everyone finds their fit. The marathon itself takes place on October 11. Venue: Újbuda.
November 14–15 — 23rd Balaton Marathon and Half Marathon, Siófok
Extend the season on the shores of Hungary’s great lake. Scenic, flat, and friendly. Location: 8600 Siófok.
December 6 — 11th Santa Run, Budapest
Wrap the year in red in Ferencváros. Costumes, bells, and pure holiday spirit on the move.
