KÉSZ Group Balatonfondo 2025 – Schedule, Program

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On May 1, the KÉSZ Group Balatonfondo, Hungary’s largest road cycling event, will be held for the third time. The two-day event in Balatonfüred will feature not only exciting races, but also exhibitors, community programs, and special guests.

The program begins already on April 30, when participants can pick up their race packages between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the Kisfaludy Gallery in Balatonfüred. On-site registration will also be available. That same day, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Balatonfondo Expo opens at Vitorlás Square, where our exhibition partners await visitors with discounts and demonstrations.

A special event adds color to the April 30 program:
Between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM at the Kisfaludy Gallery, you can meet Attila Valter, the event ambassador, in person. He’ll be available for autographs and photos with fans of the sport. Ati is once again delighted to serve as ambassador, as the KÉSZ Group Balatonfondo has become one of his favorite domestic events. Naturally, he will also participate in the race this year.

On the morning of May 1, race package pickup continues from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, and registration for the children's race will be available on-site from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Kisfaludy Gallery. Meanwhile, the Balatonfondo Expo continues from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Vitorlás Square. The official start of the KÉSZ Group Balatonfondo will be at 8:30 AM.

The finish lines await participants in the heart of Balatonfüred, on Zákonyi Ferenc Street:

  • The first Mediofondo finisher is expected to arrive at 10:10 AM,
  • The children’s race starts at 10:30 AM in the parking lot of Terasz Restaurant,
  • The Mediofondo awards ceremony will be at 11:30 AM at Vitorlás Square.
  • The first Granfondo finisher is expected around 12:00 PM,
  • The Granfondo awards ceremony begins at 1:30 PM,
  • The day concludes with an exciting raffle at 2:00 PM featuring valuable prizes.

Important parking information:
If possible, please arrive by bike to pick up your race package — this makes entry easier and faster. For those arriving by car, several parking options are available, including the large parking lot in front of the Aquapark (Fürdő utca 35.), which is free. More parking options and information can be found here: parking options >>

Refreshment points on the routes:

  • Granfondo route:
    • Gella hilltop (around 30 km)
    • Tapolca Tesco (around 68 km)
    • After the panoramic turn at Dörgicse (around 112 km)
  • Mediofondo route:
    • Gella hilltop (around 30 km)
    • After the panoramic turn at Dörgicse (around 46 km)

Road closure information:
The race is secured by the police with dynamic and partial closures. At key intersections in affected towns, police officers and organizers will assist in ensuring cyclists’ right of way.

A cutoff point will be established after Vöröstó: Riders arriving at the T-junction more than 30 minutes behind the lead group will continue on the Mediofondo route with a new race number and will still receive an official result.

(Organizers reserve the right to change the program and route.)

See you on April 30 and May 1 in Balatonfüred — let’s celebrate cycling together with Attila Valter and the Hungarian cycling community!