Events

We organize several regular group runs and training sessions — rain or shine, all year round. Most of these take place in Budapest, but we also circle Lake Velence multiple times a year and visit many other beautiful spots. Our training runs are usually at a relaxed, conversational pace, always adjusted to the group — no one gets left behind. Lately, we’ve been mixing things up with speed workouts as well, for those looking to push their limits a bit.

Monday Community Run

Every Monday at 6:30 PM, we meet in Budapest, in front of the Újhegyi Swimming Pool (1108, Újhegyi út 13). From there, we jog together at a comfortable pace to Óhegy Park, where the actual group run starts at 7:00 PM — you’re welcome to join us directly there too. We usually run 3–5 laps on the 1.4 km tartan track. After that, you can either head home or jog back with us to the swimming pool. The distance between the pool and the park is exactly 3 km.

This session is especially recommended for beginners or those new to running, but of course, faster runners are welcome too — they usually get in a few extra laps.

There are several water taps along the track, so there’s no need to bring a hydration vest or bottle — a collapsible cup will do just fine.

Balázs against 160 Halves

One of our founding members set himself the ambitious goal of running exactly 160 half marathons in 2025. He’s already completed a good chunk of them — many on the running track around Margaret Island. As summer temperatures climbed, the runs gradually shifted later and later, eventually settling into a cozy Tuesday evening routine.

We usually meet at 8:00 PM by the drinking fountain near the parking lot, and from there we accompany Balázs for a few laps. (Don’t worry, you’re not expected to run a half marathon!) The pace is usually between 5:40 and 6:20 min/km, but we always adapt to each other.

Fast Lane

This workout doesn’t have a fixed day — we usually do it once a week on a weekday. We meet at 6:00 PM in front of the Újhegyi Swimming Pool and jog together to the cinder track on Gerely Street (it’s about 4.5 km).

Once we’re there, everyone runs their own interval workout at their own pace, based on their own training plan. It’s not a competition — our only opponent is the stopwatch. The goal is to bring out the best in ourselves. That said, a bit of mutual motivation, encouragement, or a passing “Go go go!” never hurts.

There are several water taps around the track, plus changing rooms and toilets — though the opening hours of those can be a bit… unpredictable.

After the session, we cool down, snap a selfie (because if it’s not on Instagram, did it even happen?), then head back to the pool — usually at a slower pace than we came.

Friday Forest Loop

Not many people would guess that there’s a beautiful forest just a mile or so from Kőbánya — but there is, and we love it. Every Friday at 6:00 PM, we meet in front of the Újhegyi Swimming Pool and head out for a relaxed 13 km loop through the Keresztúr Forest, finishing right where we started.

A little over half of the route is easy forest trail, and it’s perfectly runnable in regular road shoes — though after rain it can get a bit muddy and slippery, so maybe leave your brand-new kicks at home. We don’t skip these runs in the winter either — we just bring our headlamps and light up the woods together.