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2026 Andong Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KROct 4, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events

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Race date in 5 days: Oct 4, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Andong · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: ₩60,000Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedWed, May 6, 2026 ~ Sun, May 31, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Sep 29, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Run with your companions at the 2026 Andong Marathon!

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

5 race reports

방송작가 최현지Ran in 2025

“I’m proud of myself and want to praise myself for enjoying the run and seeing it through in the pouring rain.”

At the 2025 Andong Marathon 10K, I endured torrential rain and hills, maintained a 5-minute pace, and set a 53-minute personal best. I was motivated by the diverse range of participants and looked forward to my next challenge despite experiencing muscle soreness after the race.

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폭우가 쏟아지는 상황을 즐기며 달려준 내가 대견하고 칭찬한다.

Read the original on 브런치스토리

개미의 꿈Ran in 2025

“I thought I would be happy just to finish within 55 minutes, so I was satisfied to come in at 53 minutes!”

I completed the 10 km at the 2025 Andong Marathon in 53 minutes. The early congestion actually helped prevent pace, and I felt that the course was harder than training on a track because of the hills. After 9 km, I pushed hard on the downhill and finished faster than my goal, which made me eager to attempt half marathon.

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55분 이내로만 들어 오자 생각했는데 53분으로 들어왔으니 만족스.!

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 개미의 꿈

길잡이Ran in 2025

“After passing the finish point, a greater sense of achievement washed over me than from running full marathon.”

I completed the half marathon at the 2025 Andong Marathon. My early pace plan fell apart on the long climb, and after the turnaround I ran cautiously downhill in a shower. I finished in the 1:42 range, about five minutes slower than personal best, but I remembered positively the sense of achievement from getting through the tough course and the family trip.

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골인 지점을 통과하자, 풀코스 뛴 것 이상으로 큰 성취감이 몰려왔다.

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 꼬맹이들# 그 첫번째 트랙에 관하여

뒤꿈치Ran in 2025

“As a result of running steadily without stopping, I was able to finish within time limit!!!”

I took part in the second start group of the 2025 Andong Marathon 10 km and finished within time limit. The shuttle departure information was not smooth, and I experienced some congestion and a brief wait after the turnaround where the runners’ paths crossed. The hills and rain were tough, but I recorded the experience of steadily running to the finish.

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쉬지 않고 꾸준히 달린 결과, 제한 시간 내 완주할 수 있었다!!!

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 씩씩한 뒤꿈치

먹러너깽이Ran in 2025 · Finish time 1:54:42

“After overcoming the hills and rain, I decided that today I would praise the 1:54:42 not for the time, but for my persistence and determination.”

I completed the half marathon at the 2025 Andong Marathon in 1:54:42. I took part as a group with Daejeon Juju Club, and my time was disappointing compared with expectations because of the repeated climbs and rain. I wrote that I felt a sense of achievement for not giving up despite the tough course.

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언덕과 비를 이겨내고 찍은 1:54:42, 오늘만큼은 기록보다 끈기와 의지를 칭찬해주기로 했습니다

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 뛰고 먹고 여행하며 기록하는 러닝 라이프

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

YouTube

사서고생

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

First come, first served entry has closed

It ran May 6, 2026–May 31, 2026.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Registration history · The 2026 race opened entry on Wed, May 6, 2026

First come, first served

Online registration on a first-come, first-served basis (early closing when the number of participants is limited)

Official race website Entry route

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00

Time limitFull marathon 5 hours

Full marathon 5 hours · half marathon 3 hours · 10km 2 hours · 5km 1 hour 30 minutes

The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.

60,000 KRW
Based on full marathon (half marathon·10km 50,000 / 5km 30,000)

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Andong Citizen’s Stadium

Cut-off
9 aid station 24.44km 10:50 · 7 aid station 28.19km 11:25 · 4 aid station(full marathon)·13.10km(half marathon) 34.21km 12:00

Runners start · local time — Marathon 08:00 · Half 08:10·08:15 · 10K 08:20·08:25 · 5K 08:30

The 2026 Andong Marathon lets you take in the beautiful scenery and local flavor of Gyeongsangbuk-do!

Many races are held alongside local festivals, so there's plenty to see and eat.

A friendly running mate to share the joy of finishing and explore the area's landmarks with is waiting for you at Pacers.

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bib The method of receipt is not announced, so you need to check the official site.

Andong Civic Stadium, Andong, Gyeongbuk

Google Maps

Inquiry: 02-2208-7243

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to start

City confirmed as Andong, South Korea.

Venue is Andong Civic Stadium.

Gathering 7:00am, start 9:00am, Sun Oct 4, 2026.

Official site references round-trip shuttle buses to a parking area, but exact routes/times not retrievable.

Andong has its own KTX-linked train station (Central Line) and intercity bus terminal, but no confirmed distance/connection to the stadium.

Getting to the finish

Same venue (Andong Civic Stadium) for finish.

Road closures

Shuttle bus registration available (marathon-info.pages.dev/admarathon/shuttle)

More details

Round-trip shuttle bus between parking area(s) and the venue exists per official site notice, but exact details could not be confirmed.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

In October, morning temperatures drop considerably.

Bring an outerwear for departure, and if you are wearing short sleeves, keep your initial body temperature to arm sleeves.

Since it is a competition with full marathon, an early over pace is the most dangerous.

Goal pace Start with more time to spare and save some energy for the second half.

Andong is rich in food and things to see.

Andong Jjimdak and minced mackerel are the representative dishes,

and Hahoe Village and Wolyeong Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are definitely worth a visit.

Times are local to Andong. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Manbok's Spicy Stir-fried Webfoot Octopus and Octopus

Hotels that make race morning easy

3 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Brown Dot Hotel Andong Taehwa

Accommodation · 897m

8.5/10(67)

View on Booking.com

Haru The Guesthouse

GuestHouse · 1.1km

8.0/10(213)

View on Booking.com

Andong W Motel

Accommodation · 339m

7.9/10(6)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

31 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

RECOVERY & SPA2SIT-DOWN TOURS3CARB LOADING4LOCAL TRANSIT6FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR2CITY TOURS7

Daegu Head Spa: K-Beauty Scalp Care & Water Relaxation

₩149,993

2026 Andong Marathon

About 2026 Andong Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run