Overview
The Belgrade Marathon draws about 7,000 finishers each April through Serbia's capital at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. The course passes Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, and the river embankments. April spring weather and enthusiastic Belgrade crowds make it the largest marathon in the Balkans.
Belgrade Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Belgrade Marathon 2027 race day
The next Belgrade Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 18 April 2027 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
Belgrade Marathon course route
The Belgrade Marathon is a loop that starts and finishes at Nikola Pašić Square by the National Assembly, passing Kalemegdan Fortress, the Sava-Danube confluence, and New Belgrade. River-plain miles are mostly flat apart from brief bridge approaches, and spectators gather in the square and along the Sava and Danube embankments.
Belgrade Marathon elevation profile
The Belgrade Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
For the Belgrade Marathon, the race is held on the third Sunday of April. Registration is at https://www.bgdmarathon.org/en/.
Belgrade Marathon course video
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Run Course – Race Highlights | mts IRONMAN 70.3 Belgrade 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Belgrade Marathon elevation profile?
- The Belgrade Marathon has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Belgrade Marathon?
- The Belgrade Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes in front of the National Assembly on Nikola Pašić Square.
- What time does the Belgrade Marathon start?
- The 2027 Belgrade Marathon starts at 9:00 am local time on Sunday, 18 April 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.bgdmarathon.org/en/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Belgrade Marathon start?
- The race starts and finishes on Nikola Pašić Square in front of the National Assembly.
- Does the Belgrade Marathon pass Kalemegdan?
- Yes. The course passes Kalemegdan Fortress overlooking the Danube-Sava confluence.
- When is the Belgrade Marathon?
- The race is held on the third Sunday of April. Registration is at https://www.bgdmarathon.org/en/.
- Is the Belgrade Marathon flat?
- Largely yes. The Danube-Sava confluence area is flat with only minor rises.
- What is Belgrade weather in April?
- April mornings are mild, typically 10–16 °C (50–61 °F), with spring conditions ideal for running.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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