Tettye serves as the starting point, with the Mecsek mountains providing forested trails instead of paved roads. The Mecsek Maraton Trail is described as a "marathon on the forested paths of the Mecsek," highlighting its nature: wooded tracks, autumn conditions, and a fitting end to the South Transdanubian trail running season.
The course features trail surfaces and up to 2,000 meters of elevation gain, suggesting a race focused on rhythm, footing, and consistent effort rather than speed. It limits participants to 800 runners, aiming to maintain a community feel without congestion, and its unique aspect is its position as the final event of the regional trail season.