The Pécs Maraton begins at 08:00 from Széchenyi tér, Pécs's main square, taking place as an autumn road race within the city. Participants can select from 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, or full marathon distances, accommodating both short-distance runners and those targeting the 42.2 km distance.
The marathon course crosses central Pécs and extends to the base of the Mecsek mountains, featuring a mix of city streets and the foothills. Pécs Futóklub organizes the event, with participant entries limited to 4,000, and registration fees ranging from 6,000 Ft to 14,000 Ft.