When I finally decided to run my first half marathon I knew I have to go back to my roots and run a course that I will always remember. I decided to go back to Hungary and attempt to run the Budapest Half Marathon. 5 years ago this race had around 7,000 finishers last year it grow to 16,000.
What you need to know:
- If you carry your own water to your races, do so here as well. Water stations were very rare on the route. I run a 2:20 half and by the time I got to the stations the water was gone. I hope the race organizers improved on this issue since
- Do not assume that people speak English at the water stations :)
- Do enjoy the scenery. You will cross the Danube 2x on the course, but all the bridges in Budapest are very flat.
- The race starts and end in a big green park in the center of the city where you can stretch your legs after the race is over
I would recommend this race for the beautiful course scenery.