Super Marathon

The big event today on Hviezdoslavovo Námestie was the five-day (320 km) Super Marathon for runners and cyclists. It begins in Vienna, goes through Bratislava, and ends in Budapest to the south.

In the morning, several short runs were conducted for children. The U.S. Embassy is in the back left.

The finish line frames the historic Opera House at the east end of the plaza.

A nasty rain and hail storm intruded mid-day, but the sun came out for the afternoon arrival of the runners and cyclists. Several bands played during the afternoon. Here is a brief clip of a soloist.

Sponsors included many familiar names, e.g., Adidas and Samsung. Gatorade provided a storage wagon for the participants.






Here is the web site for the SuperMarathon. It begins with some cute animation: http://www.szupermarathon.hu/intro.html

NOTE: Click on any image in this blog to see it full-size.