More than 3000 marathon runners stood at the start line of the 24th SPAR Budapest International Marathon last Sunday. Overall 13 300 participants ran in the different distances, including 500 marathon relay and ekiden runners.The shorter distances were very popular amongst families and less experienced runners.
More than 2000 runners came from abroad, from 55 different countries. The majority of the runners came from France, Great Britain, Finland, Germany and Italy, but there were some participants from far away places like Columbia, Japan, Thailand, Argentina or South Africa.
The course of the race led through the most beautiful parts of the Hungarian capital, the runners had the chance to run across the Heroes' Square, through the very famous Andrássy Street, past the Buda Castle and the magnificent building of the Hungarian Parliament. While running, they could admire the breath-taking view of the city from the Chain Bridge.
Moses Chepkwony won the marathon in a tight race.
As the whole world will celebrate the 2500th anniversary of the legend of the marathon next year, Budapest Marathon Office will organise its 25th anniversary marathon. Celebrate with us!
25th Anniversary SPAR Budapest Marathon - 26 September 2010
Results of the 24th SPAR Budapest International Marathon:
Men
1. Moses Chepkwony, Kenya, 2:25:16
2. Biri Ferenc, Hungary, 2:25:25
3. Tóth Tamás, Hungary, 2:26:17
Women
1. Szederkényi-Takács Andrea, Hungary, 2:44:32
2. Földingné Nagy Judit, Hungary, 2:46:51
3. Bátai Réka, Hungary, 2:51:34
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