This special sports family event aims to raise awareness among the people of Debrecen about the protection of the birdlife of the Great Forest.

General information
Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026, between 9:00 and 14:00
Deadline for online registration: 23 April 2026, 12:00

Participation is FREE of charge.

Location:
Debrecen Public Cemetery, along the fence next to Gate 3, after approximately 300 metres, on the clearing
GPS: 47° 34′ 9.8″ N, 21° 38′ 28″ E

Organiser: Debrecen Great Forest Nature Conservation and Cultural Association
Website: www.nagyerdoertegyesulet.hu
Chair of the Organising Committee: Ibolya Marincsák (President of the Association)
Contact telephone: +36 70 321 7225
Email: ibolya.marincsak@gmail.com

Warm-up session led by: Judit Turcsán Debreceniné, Zumba instructor

Participants may only provide their own personal data during registration.
Anyone wishing to receive a race number and certificate must register.

On-site registration is not available. Those who still wish to take part without registering may do so; however, they will not be entitled to a race number, certificate, or any gifts.

DISTANCES
1.5 km
2.5 km
5 km
7.5 km

CATEGORIES
Runners with dogs
Children running independently (aged 12–16)
Adult women and men (competitive, amateur, recreational)
Other (e.g. families, walkers, Nordic walking, etc.)

TIMINGS
The times indicated are for guidance only and may be subject to change depending on circumstances.

Category – Race number collection – Start
Runners with dogs: 9:15–9:30 – 9:45
Children running independently: 9:30–9:50 – 10:00
Adult women and men (competitive, amateur, recreational): 9:50–10:05 – 10:10
Other (e.g. families, walkers, Nordic walking, etc.): 10:05–10:15 – 10:20

DONATIONS
At the sporting event, there will be an opportunity to support the work of the association through monetary donations at a designated point. Donations will be used for the following purposes:
– providing food and water for birds
– maintenance of bird feeders and drinkers
– organising free bird-themed programmes for children

OTHER INFORMATION
Fitness and health condition: by submitting the registration, participants confirm that they are in suitable physical and health condition to take part.

Clothing: it is the participant’s responsibility to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.

Photographs and video recordings will be taken at the event, in which participants may be recognisable. By registering, participants consent to these materials being used freely by the organiser for promotional and advertising purposes.

Source: facebook.com | Photo credit: debrecen.hu