Pázmány Péter sétány serves as the starting and finishing point for the 40th running of Hungary’s largest recreational running event, a city-wide running weekend centered on the marathon. The event is structured around completing "the queen of distances," but the atmosphere extends beyond a single start: club runners, novices, relay teams, families, and children are all accommodated within the program.
The primary motivation for participating is straightforward: the opportunity to run through the capital’s most scenic areas alongside thousands of other participants. The weekend includes individual races, pair events, relays, school runs, walking, and family activities, ensuring the start area is lively. Each participant who finishes is awarded a distinct medal, a meaningful token upon completion when weary and satisfied with the effort.