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Budapest sport events 2008
ISU World Synchronized Skating Championship 2008, Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena - 28-30/03/2008
The Central Europe Rally, Hungary-Romania, April 2008
The Central Europe Rally, first ever competition of the "Dakar Series", is an off-road rally open to bikes, quad-bikes, cars and trucks. As for all races under the "Dakar Series" label, it has the authority to accommodate the sport's elite drivers, as well as amateurs wishing to pit themselves against a demanding course.
Following a short stay in Budapest, where the teams will be called for technical and administrative checks, on 19 April, then a parade in town, the following day, the competitors will drive towards Romania, where the first competitive special section will be run.
The competition's programme is tough: drivers will be timed each day in one or two competitive special sections, the distance of which is between 60 and 170 km. In Romania, technical ability will be most challenged, on a route sometimes cut by valleys and winding. In Hungary, the parts of the race in forest or in the plains will also demand a keen sense of trajectory. Other parts will invite drivers to push their vehicles to their maximum speeds.
At the finish, at Lake Balaton, after 3,000 km of route, 1,500 km of which comprising timed sections, competitors will be invited to a prize-giving gala.
Table Tennis, Final World Qualification Tournaments for singles, Budapest - 8-11th May 2008
2 singles places will be allocated to the top 2 players at the World Qualification Tournament
Pentathlon World Championships , Budapest - 29/05-03/06/2008
The Pentathlon World Championships take place in Budapest in the SYMA Sports and Conference Centre. The top 3 placed athletes qualify
Harley Davidson Festival, 12 - 15 Jun 2008 (annual)
Don your leathers and head for Alsoors near Lake Balaton for the annual Harley Davidson Festival. Motorcycle fans go all out with a procession of Harleys, barrel-rolling contests, stunt shows and arm wrestling.
A Mecca for Harley Davidson lovers, the highlight of the event is the mass parade. If you're feeling competitive then there are contests in beer drinking, drumming and tug of war. Tribute bands appear on the stages and other highlights include goulash parties, fireworks and Harley Davidson fashion shows.
Red Bull Air Race Budapest, August 19-20 2008
The Red Bull Air Race World Series features the world's best pilots in a motor sports competition based on speed, precision and skill.
Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air-filled pylons, reaching speeds of 400 km/h while withstanding forces of up to 10 Gs.
Touching down in ten cities worldwide in 2008, each Red Bull Air Race is unique. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, a Red Bull Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping action guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports competitions around today.
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, 1st- 3rd August 2008 - Mogyorod
Official program
3 days motorsport action
Apart from Formula 1 the next generation F1 drivers from the GP2 series as well as the Porsche Supercup pilots compete at the Hungaroring. Excitement on all 3 days is guaranteed!
Thursday, July 31st 2008
16:00-19:00 Public Pit Walk for all guests with a valid grand prix ticket
Friday, August 1st 2008
08:15-17:45 Formula One
Saturday, August 2nd 2008
10.00 - 17:15 Formula One
Sunday, August 3rd 2008
8:00-15:50 Formula One Grand Prix of Hungary (70 laps)
Budapest Half Marathon
Sep 2008 (annual)
Budapest
The Nike Budapest Half Marathon, like the city's marathon about a month later, was first run in 1984. It follows a scenic route from Pest, over the famous Chain Bridge to Buda, turning under Castle Hill on the west bank of the Danube (Duna), before crossing back over to Pest to end on Olof Palme promenade in City Park. There is usually a field of 6000 runners (including 1000 international entrants), and spectators line the streets to cheer the runners on.
For those who can't quite run the full 21km, there is a 3.5km fun run.
13th K&H Olympic Night Run, 13/09/2008
The Night Run has been held in early September as a farewell to summer since 1996. Its unique nature is provided by the 9 p.m. start time and the night environment. It is a truly enjoyable evening event in floodlit Budapest. The street party and 5 minute firework display make the moments before the starters gun fires even more atmospheric. Seeing the tunnel near the Chain Bridge full of runners is surely the most memorable, yet hair-raising, moment of the race.
Start and finish location: Roosevelt Square, Budapest
Race distance: 6.5 km
Participants: 3500- 4000 runners
Prizes: 1st to 3rd placed men and women
Gift: a t-shirt for all runners bearing the logo of the event
Budapest Marathon
Oct 2008 (annual)
Budapest's Marathon, first held in 1984, follows a scenic route along both banks of the Danube and across its bridges, which separate hilly Buda in the west and the wide boulevards of flat Pest to the east. There is usually a field of 8000 runners, with spectators lining the streets to cheer them on.
For those who can't quite run the full course, there's an option to enter for the shorter runs (including a breakfast run on the day before).
Typically enough, even the most athletic locals can't spend a day devoted to sports without a good dose of culture. In addition to the central sporting event, there's also a full-day series of concerts and entertainment.
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