Registration for the 11th Penny Santa Run opens on April 14th, don't miss out!🔥
Registration for the 11th Penny Santa Run opens on April 14th, don't miss out!🔥
On December 6, 2026, Budapest will once again be dressed in red! Join the 11th Penny Santa Run, where you can become a real Santa for a few hours! This is not just a running race, but a fun, festive experience where families, friends and fellow runners move together in the spirit of Christmas. Dress in red, put on your Santa suit and run with us in the heart of Budapest – because every step here will bring a smile to your face!
Imagine the city center of Budapest turning red, and smiling Santas running and jogging everywhere, including you! The air is filled with a festive atmosphere, the lights of the Danube bank are reflected in the swirl of red clothes. Here, the time result is not important, but the experience, laughter and moments spent together. Whether it's an individual challenge, a run with friends or a family experience, the Penny Santa Run guarantees that you will remember this day with a warm heart even in the cold of December.
Don't just be Santa Claus while running on December 7th. Do good at the 10th PENNY Santa Claus Run and bring a gift to the venue, …
The 10th PENNY Santa Claus Run, starting on December 7th in several distances, is one of BSI's most beloved, festive events, where the red hat, the smile...
This distance is for those who want to truly experience the joy of running in a special, festive atmosphere. Dress in red, trim your beard, and run the 5 km in downtown Budapest. Let's race together in the heart of the city!
If you're looking for a lighter challenge, but you don't want to miss out on the magic of the Santa Run (we understand)... then this is the route for you. Walk, run or jog the 2.3-kilometer route and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere with your family and friends!
Even the youngest Santas can take to the track! In the 1 km family race, children and their parents can experience the joy of movement together. Here, it's not the time result that counts, but the experience and the shared smiles!
Come and be part of the magic of the Penny Santa Run! This is not just a running event – it is a festive adventure where movement and Christmas spirit are perfectly intertwined. In the heart of Budapest, at the iconic location of the Danube bank, we will run together in red clothes and white beards to bring a smile to the city's face. Whether you choose the 5 km distance or the shorter routes, every step here is an experience, every kilometer a shared celebration. Bring your friends and family and experience what it feels like to cross the finish line as part of a huge Santa team. Dress in red, put on your hat, and let's show together that sport and festive spirit make a perfect pair!