42.195 km
Distance
185 m
Elevation Gain
4:28:00
Average Finish Time
4,200
Total Finishers
2006
Established
Flat
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Course & Elevation
The Bucharest Marathon features a flat, scenic loop course through Romania's capital city, starting and finishing at Piata Costituţiei. Runners experience the city's historic landmarks, parks, and riverside sections along the Dâmbovița River, making it an excellent choice for personal records on relatively even terrain.
🌤️ Weather
Mild autumn weather with moderate temperatures ideal for marathon running. Occasional rain possible, but generally dry conditions expected with light winds.
🏆 Course Record
02:18:43
Mihail Gončarenko (2019)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ Bucharest Marathon was first held in 2006 and has grown to become one of Central Europe's premier urban marathons
- ▸ The race course is a loop starting and finishing at Piata Constituţiei, allowing spectators to cheer runners multiple times during the race
- ▸ Bucharest has hosted international athletics events and is known as 'The Paris of the East' for its elegant architecture and wide boulevards
- ▸ The marathon attracts significant international participation with runners from across Europe and beyond competing annually
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