III. Újpesti Félmaraton

Kósa Pál sétány and Farkaserdő utca provide the III. Újpesti Half Marathon with a very local atmosphere. The race center is located by Halassy Olivér Városi Uszoda, with the start and finish beside Babits Mihály Gimnázium. This event is a runner-and-team focused morning, not a polished spectacle. Organized by the district and now in its third edition, it offers enough structure to feel well-managed and enough neighborhood detail to feel familiar. The course combines stream-side dirt roads and asphalt, following Szilas patak and Mogyoródi patak. It passes Megyeri út, the Schiller-centrum, and the Váci út cycle path before returning toward Farkaserdő utca. The route includes 167 m of elevation gain, with aid stations along the way and the course secured until 11:00. A unique feature is the relay option: "You can run it in a 3-person relay too!" This is available for women's, men's, and mixed teams, with relay medals awarded only after the final runner completes their leg.