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Running events in South Korea

Overview

Various marathon and running events are being organized across South Korea in late 2026.

In Incheon, the 2026 Incheon Marathon is scheduled for November 22. The event, co-hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and the Korea Association of Athletics Federations, has expanded its capacity to 20,000 participants across full-course, 10km, and 5km categories. Registration for the event is set to open on September 7.

In Seoul, the ‘2026 Run Seoul Run’ marathon festival took place on September 13 at Seoul Plaza. Approximately 12,000 participants competed in 10km and half-marathon categories. The event included corporate sponsorship from KGM and was held in connection with a global mental health awareness campaign, with a portion of entry fees being donated.

Entities

Korea Association of Athletics Federations · Incheon Metropolitan City · KGM · Seoul Plaza · Incheon Marathon

Timeline

14 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
2026 Run Seoul Run marathon attracts 12,000 participants in Seoul
Approximately 12,000 people participated in the ‘2026 Run Seoul Run’ marathon in Seoul, featuring 10km and 21km races and sponsored by KGM.
23 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Incheon Marathon 2026 to host 20,000 participants
Registration for the 2026 Incheon Marathon opens September 7. The event will host 20,000 participants across various distances on November 22, featuring a full course through Incheon's landmarks.

Sources

bjynews.com · cunews.net · isplus.com · kyeonggi.com · socialvalue.kr · womannews.net