Debrecen Marathon 2026
The Debrecen Marathon is about to start! Choose the distance that suits you! The Debrecen Marathon is a leisure sports event where athletes and enthusiastic amateurs can experience the power of running together, touching the city's landmarks, historical buildings, and most atmospheric squares. Be part of the race and set off with us for an unforgettable experience!
Run back to your memories!
Enter your bib number and instantly find all the marathon photos taken of you. All images are easy to search by bib number, so you can quickly relive the most memorable moments of the race.
What distances can you choose from?
Over five different distances and in nine categories, we welcome sports and running enthusiasts to the Debrecen Marathon. The event is a true community celebration where athletes and enthusiastic amateurs experience the power and joy of running together. Join us and live this unforgettable experience with us!
March 29, 2026 08:10 AM
March 29, 2026 08:10 AM
March 29, 2026 08:10 AM
March 29, 2026 09:15 AM
March 29, 2026 09:15 AM
March 29, 2026 09:45 AM
March 29, 2026 10:00 AM
March 29, 2026 11:00 AM
March 29, 2026 11:00 AM
Objectives
The Debrecen Marathon aims to provide an unforgettable experience for runners while allowing them to be part of a unique environmental research project. Air quality and CO₂ emission measurements conducted during the event's traffic restrictions offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the City of Debrecen to scientifically demonstrate the climate protection benefits of traffic calming. The measurements carried out by University of Debrecen researchers may lead to publishable results, establishing a national best practice for sustainable urban event management.
The University of Debrecen contributes to the advancement of universal science and Hungarian society through its multidisciplinary education, research, and development. Its mission is realized collectively by faculty, staff, and students, with a commitment to quality and in cooperation with domestic and international partners. The development of sports and health is a key strategic area in its mission statement.
It was in this spirit that the idea for the Debrecen Marathon was conceived by the university's experts. The event aims to step outside the institution's walls to promote sustainability, sports, and the joy of running in cooperation with the City of Debrecen and the Ministry of Energy.
Program and schedule
Friday, March 27.
| 16:00 – 20:00 | Race pack pickup for pre-registered participants |
| 16:00 – 20:00 | On-site registration |
Saturday, March 28.
| 12:00 – 20:00 | Race pack pickup for pre-registered participants |
| 12:00 – 20:00 | On-site registration |
| 12:00 – 18:00 | Sports & Sustainability Expo - HALL |
| 17:00 – 20:00 | Pasta party (for 5k, quarter marathon, half marathon, and marathon participants) |
| 12:00 – 20:00 | Submission of individual refreshments to be placed by organizers (Marathon) - HALL |
Sunday, March 29.
| 06:00 | Start of race pack pickup |
| 07:40 | Closing of race pack and bib number pickup - Marathon |
| 07:45 - 08:05 | Start area opening and warm-up - Marathon |
| 08:05 | Start area closing - Marathon |
| 08:10 | Marathon Start |
| 08:45 | Closing of race pack and bib number pickup - Half Marathon |
| 08:50 - 09:10 | Start area opening and warm-up - Half Marathon |
| 09:10 | Start area closing - Half Marathon |
| 09:15 | Half Marathon Start |
| 09:20 | Closing of race pack and bib number pickup - Quarter Marathon |
| 09:25 - 09:45 | Start area opening and warm-up - Quarter Marathon |
| 09:45 | Start area closing - Quarter Marathon |
| 09:50 | Quarter Marathon Start |
| 09:55 | Closing of race pack and bib number pickup - Short Distance |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | Start area opening and warm-up - Short Distance |
| 10:20 | Start area closing - Short Distance |
| 10:25 | Short Distance Start |
| 10:30 | Closing of race pack and bib number pickup - Charity and Kids' Race |
| 10:40 - 10:55 | Start area opening and warm-up – Charity and Kids' Race |
| 10:55 | Start area closing – Charity and Kids' Race |
| 11:00 | Charity and Kids' Race Start |
| 11:30 | Kids' race raffle, Short Distance and Quarter Marathon awards ceremony |
| 12:30 | Half Marathon awards ceremony |
| 13:30 | Marathon awards ceremony |
We are pleased to introduce you to the Debrecen Marathon's sports health partner, the University of Debrecen's Sports Diagnostics, Lifestyle and Therapy Center (SET Center).
Give the gift of a (running) experience to your loved ones and friends for Santa Claus and Christmas!
Many of you already know it, but for those who don't, we encourage you to give it a try!
You can choose from three types of t-shirts, including two premium race t-shirts and a basic t-shirt, if you want a souvenir of the Debrecen Marathon. We care about our environment, so all t-shirts are optional and can be purchased.
We have opened online registration for all distances of the Debrecen Marathon next March.
Browse, choose a distance, get to know our goals!
Which one would you choose? Would you go solo? Or would you drag your best friends and determined family members into the party?
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