This two-day event takes place in Siófok and Fonyód over a weekend (e.g. 22–23 November 2025). On the first day in Siófok, participants run the marathon distance divided into three segments (1/3 + 1/3 + 1/6) or the half marathon (21.1 km) route in one day, also in paired or individual format, along with shorter distances like quarter and one-sixth marathons. On the second day in Fonyód they continue with additional half marathon and shorter runs. Courses are road-based, flat and scenic along the shores of Lake Balaton, emphasizing both competition and festival atmosphere with multiple race options and flexibility.
Races
Also part of the event in Siófok, the Félmaraton (21.1 km) distance is run as two laps along the lakeside promenade, open to individuals or pairs.
The Quarter Marathon (approx. 10.55 km) is offered as one lap of the shorter circuit in Siófok during the event, giving runners a middle-distance option.
The Sixth Marathon (Hatodmaraton / 1/6 Marathon) is a short 7.032 km lap (one-sixth of the full marathon distance), available as a standalone option or part of the three-segment marathon.
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FAQs
What is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
How long is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
Where does the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
Also part of the event in Siófok, the Félmaraton (21.1 km) distance is run as two laps along the lakeside promenade, open to individuals or pairs.
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon takes place in Siófok, Hungary.
Runna classifies the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
Also part of the event in Siófok, the Félmaraton (21.1 km) distance is run as two laps along the lakeside promenade, open to individuals or pairs.
How long is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon take place?
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon takes place in Siófok, Hungary.
What is the elevation gain of the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
How long is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
Where does the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
The Quarter Marathon (approx. 10.55 km) is offered as one lap of the shorter circuit in Siófok during the event, giving runners a middle-distance option.
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon is 10km long.
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon takes place in Siófok, Hungary.
Runna classifies the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
The Quarter Marathon (approx. 10.55 km) is offered as one lap of the shorter circuit in Siófok during the event, giving runners a middle-distance option.
How long is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon is 10km long.
Where does the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon take place?
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon takes place in Siófok, Hungary.
What is the elevation gain of the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
Runna classifies the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Quarter Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
How long is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
Where does the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
The Sixth Marathon (Hatodmaraton / 1/6 Marathon) is a short 7.032 km lap (one-sixth of the full marathon distance), available as a standalone option or part of the three-segment marathon.
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon is 7km long.
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon takes place in Siófok, Hungary.
Runna classifies the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
The Sixth Marathon (Hatodmaraton / 1/6 Marathon) is a short 7.032 km lap (one-sixth of the full marathon distance), available as a standalone option or part of the three-segment marathon.
How long is the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon is 7km long.
Where does the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon take place?
The Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon takes place in Siófok, Hungary.
What is the elevation gain of the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
Runna classifies the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Balaton Maraton és Félmaraton Sixth Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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