Created at the initiative of Olympic marathon champion Constantina Dita, the Bucharest International Half Marathon & 10K returns on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for its 10th anniversary edition. This World Athletics Label road race brings runners onto some of the city’s best-known boulevards and landmarks, with a flat and fast course designed for both competitive athletes and amateur participants.
Whether you want to chase a personal best, take on your first major road race in Bucharest, or simply enjoy an active Sunday in the capital, this event remains one of the city’s standout spring sports highlights.
Bucharest International Half Marathon & 10K Program
Friday, APRIL 24, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Race kit pickup in the EXPO area at Herastrau Park (King Mihai I Park), Charles de Gaulle Square entrance, near Aviatorilor Metro Station.
Saturday, APRIL 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Race kit pickup continues in the EXPO area.
Sunday, APRIL 26, 2026
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Gathering of participants on Constantin Prezan Boulevard.
8:45 AM
START Half Marathon 21.0975 km, including the international race certified by World Athletics Label and the national championship competitions.
9:15 AM
START 10 km wheelchair race for athletes with locomotor disabilities.
9:20 AM
START Individual 10 km race
START Team 3 Challenge 10K
START 3.5 km Popular Race
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Award ceremony
The maximum time for the 10 km races is 1 hour and 30 minutes, while the time limit for the half-marathon is 3 hours.
Cautions
Part of the streets along the competition route will be closed during the event, so traffic restrictions should be expected around the race area and on several central boulevards. The easiest way to reach the start zone is by metro, using Aviatorilor station, which is close to the Charles de Gaulle Square and King Mihai I Park entrance.
If you are driving, parking availability may be limited in the area on race day, so arriving early is strongly recommended. Participants should also aim to be at the start area at least 30 minutes before their race begins.
Bucharest International Half Marathon & 10K Routes
SEMI-MARATHON Route 21.0975 KM
START – Constantin Prezan Boulevard from Alexandrina Street – Arc de Triomphe – Kiseleff Road local lane – turn at Piata Presei Libere to allow the return section – Arc de Triomphe – Kiseleff Road – Piata Victoriei – Buzesti – Berzei Street – Vasile Parvan Street – Hasdeu Bridge – Splaiul Independentei – Libertatii Boulevard – turn near Piata Constitutiei – Unirii Boulevard – Alba Iulia Square – Decebal Boulevard – Hurmuzachi Square – return on Decebal Boulevard – Alba Iulia Square – Unirii Boulevard – Halelor Street – Splaiul Independentei – Calea Victoriei – Piata Victoriei – Kiseleff Road – Arc de Triomphe – Constantin Prezan Boulevard – FINISH
Route 10 KM
START – Constantin Prezan Boulevard from Alexandrina Street – Arc de Triomphe – Kiseleff Road local lane – turn near Piata Presei Libere to allow the return section – Arc de Triomphe – Kiseleff Road – Piata Victoriei – Calea Victoriei – turn from Benjamin Franklin Street – Calea Victoriei – Piata Victoriei – Kiseleff Road – Arc de Triomphe – Constantin Prezan Boulevard – FINISH
Route POPULAR RACE
START – Constantin Prezan Boulevard from Alexandrina Street – Arc de Triomphe – Kiseleff local lane – turn toward Piata Presei Libere on the left lane section between the median and local road – Arc de Triomphe – left onto Constantin Prezan Boulevard – FINISH
More details are on the event’s page.
Pay attention: This international event is distinct and should not be confused with the OMV Petrom Bucharest Half Marathon.
