100 top athletes, actors, celebrities, and volunteers ran the marathon together, each wearing the colors of Bátor Tábor. Everyone ran just 1% of the distance to show that even a small effort can lead to a powerful impact.

One hundred elite athletes, performers, and public figures accepted one of the greatest sporting challenges: running a marathon in solidarity with seriously ill children. They completed the distance as a relay, with each participant running 1%—exactly 422 meters. This symbolic act highlighted how a small individual contribution can lead to something truly significant when we join forces.

“Everyone running here is brave. Go Bátor Tábor!” chanted the cheering crowd as the baton passed from hand to hand. Completing the marathon together was a celebration of community strength—the same kind of unity that gives daily support to the young heroes of Bátor Tábor. Despite her injury, Olympic swimmer Ajna Késely chose to take part: “It was really important for me to raise awareness for these children and contribute my own 1% to the marathon.” Ajna even wrote a poem for Bátor Tábor, which she shared on her social media.

The event also saw the participation of Attila Katus and Olympic gymnastics champion Krisztián Berki, who said: “As an athlete, I received so much from the public—now I try to give back wherever I can.” Three-time Olympic water polo champion Gergely Kiss echoed the sentiment: “Olympic champions have a moral responsibility to take part in causes like this. And it means the most when it comes from the heart. For me, two things matter most: sport and children. This cause unites both in Bátor Tábor’s amazing and important mission, which always moves me deeply.”

Alongside the athletes, renowned figures from the arts—such as Vivien Rujder, Judit Rezes, and Kornél Simon—also ran for the cause. Even Zsófi Kemény joined in, despite a past knee injury that kept her from running for years: “It’s not more than what you’d run to catch a bus. Helping sick children should matter to everyone. It’s inspiring to see volunteers giving so much of their time, energy, and heart for this cause.”

Bátor Tábor’s volunteers and hobby athletes were also on the course—not just passing the baton, but passing on their passion too. They cheered and supported the runners just as they do every day in Bátor Tábor’s programs. The baton changed hands every 422 meters, and together, step by step, they completed the full marathon.

The goal was simple: to show that “every little bit counts” and that, together, we can achieve great things. Some even joined virtually—like Anna Trokán, Kata Mérai, and world champion swimmer Boglárka Kapás and her husband Ádám Telegdy. The couple had previously supported sick children through another Bátor Tábor fundraising initiative.

News anchor Ági Szabados also spoke about how deeply moved she is by Bátor Tábor’s work: “It was such an uplifting experience to run while being cheered on by so many people. It’s incredible to see how the foundation transforms the lives of sick children and their families—how friendships are formed during these camps. If running 1% of a marathon helps, then I’m here, and I’m running.”