The 3rd Paddle or Die! - Balaton Marathon is an all-day crossing of Lake Balaton organized by the Hullámtörők Water Sports Association at Gumirádli Free Beach in Balatonakarattya. The event lasts from 5 AM to 8 PM on September 5, 2026.
Paddle or Die! - Balaton Marathon 2026. Once again crossing Lake Balaton lengthwise! As in previous years, this year we are organizing the Paddle or Die! - Balaton Marathon. The event takes place at Balatonakarattya, Gumirádli Free Beach. The event is organized by the Hullámtörők Water Sports Association, which was established to organize the Balaton Marathon and other water tours. Their tours are non-commercial and recurring annually. The event duration is 15 hours, the program runs on September 5, 2026, Saturday from 5:00 to 20:00.
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