Running in Seoul, South Korea

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Running Races in Seoul: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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2 established annual road races in Seoul. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Seoul

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Seoul MarathonMarathon, 10KMarchGwanghwamun start, finishing in the Jamsil Olympic Stadium; very fast.
JTBC Seoul MarathonMarathon, Half marathonNovemberAutumn alternative along the Han River.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Seoul use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Seoul?
Seoul Marathon (Marathon, 10K), normally held in March. Gwanghwamun start, finishing in the Jamsil Olympic Stadium; very fast.
Are there 10K races in Seoul?
Yes. Seoul Marathon (March).
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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