2026 Asia Open Marathon

“This time, my result was 1:09:48!”

The runner took part in the 2025 inaugural Asia Open 10K and finished in 1:09:48. Having to tie the shoelaces twice disrupted the pace, but the runner was pleased to cut ten minutes off the previous time. The runner liked the city scenery starting from Gwanghwamun and the traffic control, but was disappointed with the souvenirs.

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“I completed half marathon!!”

The runner completed a first half marathon at the 2025 Asia Open. The runner initially followed the two-hour pacer, but mixed running and walking after becoming dizzy and feeling nauseated in the latter stages. With an accompanying medical patrol assisting over the final 3 km, the runner passed the finish line in under 2 hours 30 minutes.

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“And with that, I successfully completed yet another half marathon marathon.!!”

The runner started the 2025 Asia Open half marathon following the 1:40 pacemaker. The runner struggled with fatigue and the cold between 16 and 18 km, but encouragement from the crowds helped the runner finish. Although the runner fell short of the goal, the runner was satisfied to finish under two hours, and wrote that they were cold standing in the rain while waiting for the finish-line photo.

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“I stayed fully focused and successfully completed finish without any trouble!”

The runner completed the 2025 Asia Open half marathon as a first race. The runner followed the 1:55 pacer and benefited from the advice at each split, while being satisfied with the hydration and race operations. The runner endured hamstring pain and fading leg strength after 17 km and reached the finish.

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“I pushed for a final sprint and thought I was going to die because it was so hard, but I was happy to finish safely and in good health with no one getting hurt!”

The runner completed the first 10K at the 2025 Asia Open in 57:26. After getting through the congestion on the narrow roads early on, the runner picked up the pace and maintained it through the middle section to achieve the sub-one-hour goal. The runner enjoyed the atmosphere of running through the city and finishing with fellow runners, but was disappointed with the souvenirs and refreshments.

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