Individual and 2–6 person team competition information
We kindly ask all affected participants to read the following carefully! ☺️
⌚ Timing chips
Please bring the timing chip deposit included in your race kit (HUF 5,000 or less) in cash (banknotes). The amount will be refunded at the finish area after the race.
👉 https://runtiming.hu/verseny/ub2026
You may donate all or part of your chip deposit to charity at the end of the race. Donors will receive a BioTechUSA Charity shaker as a gift.
📲 StafétApp application
Using the app is not mandatory but strongly recommended, as it helps you plan and manage transitions more easily during the race.
🍝 Pasta Party
On Thursday from 16:00 to 20:00, we welcome you with a pasta party at the race center (for the first 1,000 participants).
ℹ️ Technical briefing
On Thursday at 17:00, a technical briefing will be held for individual runners, their cycling escorts, and 2–6 person teams. You can ask questions directly to the organizers.
👐 Opening ceremony
On Thursday, April 23 at 18:00, the official opening ceremony of the ultra race day will take place in the main tent at Annagora Aquapark, where individual runners will be welcomed separately.
We look forward to seeing you! 🤗
🚗 Transport & parking
NEW: This year we provide a 20,000 m² parking area just 700 meters from the race center. 🤩
There will be no parking at the Annagora race center.
The Spar parking area will also be unavailable due to renovation.
👉 Please use the designated large parking area.
👉 Do NOT leave unused vehicles there for the weekend—leave them at your accommodation.
🏁 START & FINISH AREA
Located again at the Tihanyi Road Spar parking area (~4-minute walk from Annagora).
Start times:
Friday, April 24 at 07:00 – all individual runners
07:05–13:30 – 2–6 person teams (according to schedule)
👉 https://ultrabalaton.hu/nnultrabalaton/rajtidopontok-egyeni-es-2-3-4-5-6-fos-csapatverseny/
❗ If you don’t collect your race kit on Thursday, you can still do so Friday morning at Annagora—please arrive on time.
🚲 Cycling escorts
Start at 07:03 after the individual start.
Cycling escorts with individual bike packages (green bib) receive the same refreshments as individual runners.
❗ IMPORTANT:
For safety reasons, cycling escorts may only ride in front of or behind the runner, not alongside. Violations will result in immediate disqualification.
🚆 Traffic rules
All participants must comply with traffic regulations.
At railway crossings, no time compensation is given—cross only with a white signal. Violations result in immediate disqualification.
Remember: safety comes first—everyone is expected home!
🔢 Bib & wristband
Wearing your bib is mandatory (it includes the emergency number).
Wristband is not mandatory for individual runners.
We recommend carrying a mobile phone.
🚑 Emergency number
+36 30 250 5370
🚾 Toilets
Each exchange point will have mobile toilets (3 per location).
Please use bins for waste—do not throw trash into toilets.
🍫 Refreshments
Individual runners and 2–3 person teams (green bib) receive the same refreshments and may enter tents.
4–6 person teams can refresh outside at team tables.
♻️ #rungreen
No plastic cups—bring your own cup or bottle.
🍜 Hot food stations & drop bags
Available at:
39.5 km – Badacsonyörs (Varga Winery)
73 km – Keszthely
89 km – Balatonmáriafürdő (west)
133.9 km – Balatonföldvár (west)
175.7 km – Balatonkenese
Drop bags must be handed in Thursday 16:00–20:00 at the race center.
⌛ Cut-off times
Checked at hot food stations:
Individual: 31 hours
2-person team: 30 hours
3-person team: 29 hours
4-person team: 28 hours
👉 https://ultrabalaton.hu/nnultrabalaton/egyeni-2-6fos-csapatok-szakaszai/
🚗 Escort vehicles
Driving alongside runners is strictly prohibited. Violators will be immediately disqualified.
❌ Sweep vehicle
After Badacsony (Varga Winery), a sweep vehicle will follow the cut-off schedule and can transport runners who drop out back to Balatonfüred.
👉 Only runners can be transported (no cycling escorts).
🅿️ Parking at exchange points
Parking may be limited—please be patient and cooperative.
🌙 Night sections
A headlamp is mandatory at night.
Random checks will be conducted—without it, runners cannot continue.
🏅 SUB 20 & SUB 24 medals
SUB 24 medal for finishers under 24 hours
Special SUB 20 medal for finishers under 20 hours (20th anniversary)
🏠 Finish area
Same location as the start.
After the race, the Semmelweis Recovery Lounge awaits you with recovery tools and massage services (also available for runners who did not finish).
Individual runners and cycling escorts can receive and consume hot meals in the Athletes Garden (served by Albatros Catering).
👉 2–6 person teams can purchase Athletes Garden entry for HUF 9,900 via the StafétApp (limited availability).
📷 Photos
Photos will be taken at the start and finish—these can be downloaded for free from NN Biztosító after the race.
On-course photos will also be available for purchase.
Please note that we cannot guarantee photos for everyone due to high demand.
🏆 Award ceremony
Sunday at 15:30
→ Individual results first, followed by 2–6 person teams
We look forward to welcoming you!
Róbert Kulcsár
Race Director
NN Ultrabalaton STAFF
