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run a half marathon in March on the shores of Lake Balaton!

Öböl Half Marathon (21,1 km)

21.1 km is a little different

Watch out for this: the home office has arrived at the half marathon!

Have you ever run a half marathon on Friday? It can be in training, but in competition? Well... We invite you to a special half-marathon and are waiting for you: join the field on the 2nd day of the event and run a half-marathon on the shores of Lake Balaton in March! We start from Keszthely and arrive in Szigliget. You have to manage the home office, but feel free to leave the rest to us! Well, can the party go for 21 kilometers?

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Daily routes (illustrated with a map)

route, maps and site plans

Keszthely – Szigliget: 21.1 km

Keszthely-Gyenesdiás-Vonyarcvashegy-Balatongyörök-Balatonederics-Szigliget

The route was marked on the Balaton cycle path, it is the same as the 2nd day 3 stage of the 15th Balaton Supermarathon.

The route of the Öböl Half-marathon may change due to construction works around Lake Balaton and other factors!

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

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

entry, participation information

  • unique logoed technical running jersey
    • sizes S-XXL are available in women's styles
    • XS-XXL sizes are available in men's styles
  • 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)
  • We will transfer the packages delivered at the start to the finish line
  • chip net timing
  • 21,26% VAT
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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 those born before March 8, 2013 (12 years or older) can participate in the individual competition.

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 half marathon are entitled to wear a special "FIRST HALF 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.

Only those participants of the 15th Balaton Supermarathon who are not running on this day can take part in the Öböl Half Marathon by special entry!

  • 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.
  • Accompanying cyclists is not permitted at the race.

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.
  • It is not possible to accompany cyclists or roller skates in this event!
  • 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 7, 2025 11:00 a.m

The start time, locations and route of the Öböl Half Marathon may change due to construction work around Lake Balaton and other factors!

 

Start - Keszthely. At the same location as the 2nd relay location of the Balaton Supermarathon, in Keszthely, in the parking lot at Helikon Strand. (Participants start in pairs according to the planned pace, starting every 1-2 seconds.)

Finish – Szigliget, parking lot under the castle. 

Start date: 11:00 a.m

The competition center in Keszthely, at Helikon Strand, in Halászcsárda is located. 

Opening hours: 9:00 - 10:45.

Entrants of the Gulf Half Marathon have the option of using a transfer bus:

DETAILS COMING SOON!

The return to the start for the finish must be solved individually by the starter who does not use the transfer bus.

  • At the BSI on March 3-4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
  • On site, in the competition center: In Keszthely, at Helikon Strand in Halászcsárda
    • on March 7, between 9:00 and 10:45

Useful:

  • 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.

We set up changing tents at the start and finish.

We will transfer the packages of the runners to the finish line.

  • Package delivery until 10:45!


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.

We will place mobile toilets at the start, at the refreshment stations and at the finish line.

  • at the start WATER ONLY
  • approx. At 4.6 km in Gyenesdiás at Madách Imre Street (Bringatanya)
  • approx. At 10.3 km in Balatongyörök, at Böngyéres utca
  • approx. At 14.1 km in Becehegy, next to road A 71, at Mandulás road
  • approx. At 18.7 km, next to road 71, after the Balatonederic railway crossing WATER ONLY
  • in the goal WATER ONLY

The locations and route of the Öböl Half-Marathon may change due to construction work around Lake Balaton and other factors!

The Öböl Half-Marathon runners at the tables marked with signs for the Balaton Supermarathon VÁLTÓS they can update.

The planned range of refreshment stations:

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


There is NO POSSIBILITY to drop off individual refreshments for the participants of the Gulf Half Marathon.

There is no level time at the Gulf Half Marathon.

We may later introduce a number limit for the Gulf Half Marathon. When the limit is reached, the entry is automatically closed.

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

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.

Friday joy run

Run a half marathon while others are sitting in the office!

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