Budapest10k new route
Sunday 27 August is forecast to be the hottest day of the year in Hungary. Due to the heat warning issued on Friday, the organisers have shortened the original 10-kilometre distance significantly to protect the health of the participants.
The start time and location has not been changed, remaining at 11am at Heroes' Square and participants will run along the official marathon route of the World Athletics Championships, with the turnaround at the end of Andrassy Avenue, in front of the City Centre Fan Zone on Elisabeth Square.
Participants are reminded that even this 6 kilometres can be very demanding, so only those whose bodies are used to running in warm weather are advised to start.
All runners will be informed of the special conditions, the risks and what they can do to reduce the risks of heat stress. Water will be distributed not only to the runners but also to the public, as well as at the National Athletics Centre and the stadium park.
The Budapest 10k Heroes' Run will take place after the official men's marathon race of the World Athletics Championships, starting at 11am on Sunday at Heroes' Square.
