Dunakanyar Half Marathon – Race Guide
Useful information for race day
Race center & bib pickup
The race center is located on the Main Square of Nagymaros, only 200 meters from the Nagymaros–Visegrád railway station.
Bib pickup takes place at the Cultural Center, where restrooms are also available.
Changing rooms and the bag drop will be located in the gymnasium of the local primary school, approximately 100 meters from the race center.
Bag drop
The bag drop service is free of charge and operated by our experienced and helpful team.
To ensure smooth operation, please hand in your belongings in a bag or backpack. Unfortunately, individual clothing items cannot be accepted separately.
Please note that we cannot take responsibility for valuables left in the bag drop.
Program – November 8, 2026 (Sunday)
08:00–10:00 – Bib pickup (Cultural Center)
08:30–13:30 – Bag drop & changing rooms (gymnasium)
Start times
10:00 – 21 km
10:05 – 12.5 km
10:15 – 5 km
12:45 – Award ceremony
Important information
Please wear your bib number visibly on the front of your clothing.
Running with strollers or dogs is not permitted.
The course follows the Danube cycling path between Nagymaros and Zebegény throughout the race. The route is straightforward and well marked, with no risk of getting lost.
Course overview
5 km
A simple 2.5 km out-and-back route.
An aid station will be located approximately 200–300 meters before the turning point.
12.5 km
The course runs out-and-back to the edge of Zebegény, reaching the KerékBár area.
Aid stations are located at approximately 2.2 km and again at the 6.2 km turning point.
21 km – Half Marathon
Half marathon runners share the route with the 12.5 km field as far as Zebegény.
On the return section, approximately 2 km before the finish area, runners reach an additional turning point before heading once more toward Zebegény. From there, the route continues directly to the finish line.
Results & start list
The final start list, including bib numbers, will be published on the LIVE page 1–2 days before the race.
Live results will also be available and continuously updated on race day at:
Travel & parking
By train (recommended)
For runners arriving from Budapest, train travel is the recommended option.
Direct trains depart from Nyugati Railway Station and reach Nagymaros in approximately 40 minutes.
From Nagymaros–Visegrád station, the race center is just a short 200-meter walk away.
Arriving by car & parking
From Budapest – via ferry (through Visegrád)
If arriving by car, GPS navigation often suggests the route through Visegrád. Please note that this option requires crossing the Danube by ferry.
The ferry departs from Visegrád every hour at :45, therefore we recommend using either the 7:45 or 8:45 crossing at the latest.
On this route, leaving your car in Visegrád is often the most convenient solution, where several larger parking areas are available. The ferry arrives in Nagymaros only around 50 meters from the start–finish area, making pedestrian access simple and comfortable.
From Budapest / Northern Hungary – via the M2 motorway
Coming via the M2 motorway, continue toward Szob at the Vác roundabout and follow Route 12 to Nagymaros.
Parking is not available directly at the race center.
A free parking area is available near the sports field before entering town. From there, the race center can be reached with a pleasant 15-minute walk along the Danube.
Whenever possible, we encourage participants to use this parking option.
Within Nagymaros, limited paid parking is available near the railway station, and parking may also be possible in smaller streets.
Please always park responsibly and avoid obstructing local residents.
Stopping or parking along Route 12 is strictly prohibited.
From Győr / Western Hungary
For runners arriving from western Hungary, an alternative route leads through Slovakia:
Esztergom – Štúrovo – Letkés – Szob – Nagymaros
Upon arrival in Nagymaros, we recommend parking in one of the smaller residential streets and walking to the riverside and race center.
Even the furthest streets, such as Selmecbánya Street, are only around 1 km from the start–finish area.
Parking in these streets is free of charge, but please park carefully and respectfully.
We wish every participant the best of luck and an unforgettable running experience in the Danube Bend.