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start the season with a marathon at Balaton

Maratonfüred (42,2 km)

spring tryout

A marathon? Marathon!

If you don't feel the call of ultra running yet, then... kick in the door of the running season with a spring marathon on the shores of Lake Balaton. You can almost certainly cover the 42.2 kilometers in perfect running time, as the route runs along the coast of the Hungarian sea, so you can also admire the face of the lake waking up from its winter sleep while running. We wouldn't think too much if we were you. 

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Daily routes (illustrated with a map)

route, maps and site plans

The planned route of the race is 42,195 meters, (it follows the 3rd day route of the 15th Balaton Supermarathon)
Planned partial routes (taking into account the transition points of the 15th Balaton Supermarathon):

Badacsonytomaj - Balatonfüred: 42,195 meters

  • Section 1: Badacsonytomaj – Révfülöp 12.2 km
  • Section 2: Révfülöp – Fövenyes 17.3 km
  • Section 3: Fövenyes – Balatonfüred 12.7 km


MarathonFüred can only be completed as an individual runner.

Accompaniment by bicycle is only permitted from the 1st refreshment station.

Click here to download: Downloadable gpx track (right mouse button - save file as)

Start:

Purpose:

Browse our site maps and get familiar with the competition venue to ensure everything runs smoothly on the big day!

entry, participation information

  • Participation in the competition
  • Start package
    • unique logoed technical running jersey
      • sizes S-XXL are available in women's styles
      • XS-XXL sizes are available in men's styles
    • the program booklet of the competition
    • gifts from supporters
  • A unique medal for each finisher
  • Update
  • Medical service on the route and at the finish (the phone number of the doctor is also indicated on the start numbers)
  • chip net chip timing
  • 21,26% VAT

Registration online:

On our online entry interface.

Appointment in person:

In advance

  • At BSI events, in the Information tent
  • On site at the competition center (if the number limit is not reached earlier)

If you register personally, you can pay in the following ways:

  • in cash
  • with a bank card
  • with OTP, MKB and K&H SZÉP cards

For other entry-related questions, please contact nevezes@futanet.hu we are waiting for you at

Only people born before March 9, 2007 can participate in the individual competition (18 years or older)

In the case of entries submitted by February 1, the first name will be automatically displayed on the starting number, below the number.

  • we can only waive this at the special request of the entrant
    • In the case of online entry, please enter the text "NEM KEREK" in the caption that appears on the start number.
  • it is possible for other inscriptions (e.g. nickname) to be placed on the start number instead of the first name, but no more than 16 characters long. 
  • This request must be indicated when submitting the entry.
  • Only those entrants who request this separately will have an inscription on their starting number, their first name will be automatically added to it!
  • Entrants who use their husband's name with the suffix "-né" please enter their first name
  • We are unable to display character images or emoticons.

Under the number on the start number, we leave room for the name to be written for later entrants.

Those completing their first marathon are entitled to wear a special "FIRST MARATHON" additional start number, which must be indicated at the time of entry.

This race number can be worn on the back!

The list of already registered participants, the start list here you find it.

  • The route was marked on the cycle path around Lake Balaton and on the low-traffic (usually cycle-friendly) roads of the settlements. Where this is justified by the route (e.g. at railway crossings), there will be separate civil guard/police insurance.
  • Where separate personal insurance is not justified, the participants must keep in mind the safe movement and the rules of the traffic police, paying attention to other road users.
  • Where passage is prohibited by a railway barrier with lights or security personnel on site, the time spent there will be credited.
  • For those starting out, we recommend that you take your mobile phone with you on the route.
  • In the race, accompanying cyclists is allowed from the 1st refreshment station.

Event organizer: 

BSI Sport Kft.
1138 Budapest, Váci út 152.
www.futanet.hu
nevezes@futanet.hu

  • All well-prepared runners who accept the conditions included in the competition announcement and comply with the competition regulations can start the race.
  • Due to the peculiarities of the route and the increased risk of accidents, competitors in wheelchairs and handbikes are not allowed to participate in the race!!!
  • A 10-minute time penalty may be given to a competitor who folds his start number and wears it in a way that is not clearly visible during the race.
  • A competitor may be disqualified who, despite repeated warnings, violates the rule regarding wearing the starting number, and who does not complete the entire distance of the race - designated by the organizers - or who fills in the entry form inaccurately or incompletely with data that does not correspond to reality, and the chip is not use as intended.
  • In the race, roller skating, cycling, running without a starting number, and running with dogs are prohibited.
  • Since the race is on a bicycle or bicycle-friendly road NOT closed to traffic, it is not recommended to wear headphones that dampen the noise of the outside world on both ears for the safety of the competitors.
    • During the competition, the bicycle and motorcycle organizers and, if necessary, the ambulances work in the field.
    • The earphone suppresses external noises, so the runner can obstruct the previous fellow runners and the organizers and medical team who are doing their work.
  • Accompanying cyclists is allowed in this event!
    • The bicycle escorts will be started 10 minutes before the field.
    • We allow accompanying cyclists from the first refreshment station.
  • We do not undertake to preserve value during the competition!
  • Any commercial and advertising activities at the event location may only be carried out with the prior permission of BSI, in an agreed form and manner.
  • For organizational reasons, BSI reserves the right to limit the number of participants and to close registration at any time.
  • BSI reserves the right to change the route and time.

On the day of the competition:

  • It's always worth paying attention to the race announcer!
    • Some things may change on the day of the competition, and this is the only way we can inform you.
    • In some cases, possible changes for the next day are also indicated upon arrival at the destination.
    • If we know about an important change in time, www.futanet.hu we also indicate it on our website.

Running Etiquette:

  • Arrive on time! – to avoid the nervousness of queuing in the competition center and changing rooms, to have time to meet friends you haven't seen in a long time, or to find new acquaintances and fellow runners.
  • Don't let a runner run past you who has not entered the race! It's not fair to those who paid to run.
  • If you are traveling with a couple of other runners, do not block the entire width of the road.
  • If you hear someone overtaking you, step aside as soon as possible and let them go.
  • We ask that you take care of cleanliness in the area of the competition center and on the route! Use the designated waste bins and do not litter!
  • Restoring the competition venue to its original condition is a very big task, thank you for helping our work with this!
  • We ask that the accompanying vehicles only wait in the designated place in accordance with the regulations of the KRESZ!

information for the day of the event

The timeline here you find it.

Date: March 8, 2025 09:40

The start date, locations and route of the Marathonfüred may change due to construction work around Lake Balaton and other factors!

Start – Badacsonytomaj, Strand.

Finish – Balatonfüred, Vitorlás tér, the Tagore promenade.

Start date:09:40 hours

The competition center is located in Badacsonytomaj, at the Strand. (The competition center will be set up within the beach area, near the start.)

Opening hours: 8:00 - 9:25.

In advance

  • At the BSI on March 3-4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

On the spot

  • On the beach in Badacsonytomaj
    • on March 8, between 8:00 and 9:25
  • MarathonFüred finishers will receive 1 start number.
    • they must wear this in full visibility on the abdomen and chest
  • Wear your race number on the front, please make sure it is always clearly visible and do not fold it! In case of irregular start numbering, you will receive a 10 minute time penalty! Make sure that your start number is attached correctly, you will find safety pins for this in the start package and at the entry desks.

  • Competitors completing their first marathon are entitled to wear a special bib with the inscription "FIRST MARATHON".
    • This start number must be requested when picking up the start number (those who indicated it at the time of entry will receive it automatically together with their individual start number) and can be worn on the back.

In the tents set up at the competition center and at the finish line.

We will transfer the packages of the participants at the competition center to the finish line.

Package delivery until 09:30.

Package delivery: at the start for the cloakroom buses no later than 15 minutes before the start. We can only return the delivered package at the destination.

Package pickup: at the finish in the cloakroom tents based on the starting number.

Mobile toilets are set up at the competition center, finish line and refreshment stations.

  • at the start, finish, and on the route at the route update stations of the 15th Balaton Supermarathon GEARBOXES; at the tables marked with signs, as well as at the changing places of the 15th Balaton Supermarathon, in front of the changing place, MARATON FÜRED UPDATE at tables marked with signs.
    • at the start WATER ONLY
    • At 5.64 km at Ábrahámhegy railway station
    • At 12.2 km at the 1st switchback
      • Révfülöp in front of the overpass over road 71, on the Balaton side of the railway crossing
    • At 18.54 km in Zánká, Dózsa Gy. utca – Rákóczi u. at the intersection
    • At 24.44 km in Balatonakali at the Vasútállómás on Vasút tér
    • At 29.5 km at the 2nd changeover
      • 400 meters from the junction of road 71 towards Fövenyes (Kiliántelep) towards Lake Balaton
    • At 34.14 km before Aszófő, next to road 71
    • At 37.64 km, before Balatonfüred, next to the road leading to the Tihany road
    • in the goal WATER ONLY

The locations may change due to possible road closures and other considerations!

The planned range of refreshment stations, where not only water is available:

    • water
    • iso drink
    • glucose
    • banana
    • magnesium effervescent tablet
    • calcium
    • paper handkerchief
    • Toilet paper
    • band aid

It is possible to drop off individual refreshments for the starters 30 minutes before the start at the competition center.

While completing the distance, the tables of the relays completing the daily distance are always placed first at the refreshment stations on the route.

  • MarathonFüred runners can refresh themselves at the relay tables.
  • at the refreshment stations set up at the changeover points, MarathonFüred runners can refresh themselves at the table marked with the MARATONFÜRED REFRESHMENT sign in front of the changeover place.

After the 1st refreshment station, accompanying cyclists is allowed, and individual refreshments will be handed out during the ride.

  • We will start the bike escorts 10 minutes before the field!

Cycling companions can be refreshed from the refreshment tables designed for MarathonFüred finishers only by placing the bicycle outside the refreshment station!

The time of arrival at each point is indicated, taking into account the level time and the (expected) start time of the last starter

Level times may vary depending on the duration of the start.

Level time: 5 hours 53 minutes
At the update stations, the times are given according to the exact time of day [hh:dd:mm]

  • Until refresher 1 10:34:05

* To the 1st change point (2nd refreshment point) 11:26:05 (tempo 7:50 min/km)

  • Until the 3rd refresher at 12:19:00
  • Until 4th refresher 13:08:10

* To the 2nd change point (5th refreshment point) 13:50:20 (tempo 8:20 min/km)

  • Until refresher 6 14:31:14
  • Until the 7th refresher at 15:03:00

* to finish 15:43:00 (8:50 min/km)

The staff of the changing places and refreshment stations will not let the participant who exceeds the level time continue, the final bus will take him to the finish line. The competition court can decide on the possible continuation of the runner who exceeds the level time.

Timing is done with UHF chips glued to the back of the start number. 

Timing is done using timing mats (antennas) placed on the ground, which detect the beacon placed in the starting number from a distance of about 2-3 meters. The time stamp is done at the strongest signal (when passing over the carpet).

To record successful individual times, please observe the following rules:

  • The start number must be worn visibly on the stomach/chest area throughout the race. (number plate belt allowed)
    • The start number must not be covered.
  • The chip on the back of the number should not be removed, folded or pierced with a safety pin.
  • Everyone should wear their own race number during the race.
  • After reaching the destination, please leave the measurement point as soon as possible.

1-3. ranked man and woman.

The results are announced based on the order of arrival at the finish line (gross time). The results list on the website (based on the net time) may also include a different ranking.

information after reaching the finish line

The results you can find it here.

The results are continuously updated on the website after arrival at the finish line.

Our photo selection after the event is a Balaton Supermarathon on our Facebook page and the Media library you can find it in the menu item.

Summary films and closing videos of the event here you find it.

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