The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
The 2026 Korea Marathon Federation President's Cup Cheongju Marathon will be held on September 6, 2026, at Musimcheon Sports Park in Cheongju,
featuring 5km and 10km events, with 3,000 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
Online, first come, first served (apply before the deadline)
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
From the 2026 edition5km 1 hour, 10km 2 hours
The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.
45,000 KRW
10 km category (longest, no souvenirs selected · half marathon none)
Not yet confirmed in the official race guide
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
No confirmed subway station or bus stop (Cheongju has no subway)
Confirmed on the official site (mara1080.com): Cheongju Musimcheon Sports Park, assemble at 07:30 on 2026-09-06 (Sun). No date conflict (2026-09-06, confirmed on the official site).
Cheongju has no subway. Contact: 042-638-1080
The Cheongju Marathon takes place in Cheongju, which has no subway; local buses and taxis are the main transit options. Use a T-money or Cashbee card for buses, available at convenience stores throughout the city; fares are about KRW 1,500 per ride.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
September is cool in the morning and hot during the day.
Bring a light jacket and a hat to take off before departure.
The distance is short so the burden is not great, but as long as you watch out for the initial over pace, it is enough to complete the course.
Cheongju is famous for its Sangdangsanseong Fortress and Cheongnamdae, the former presidential villa.
Times are local to Cheongju. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Hotel · 3.2km
View on Booking.com₩32,462
View on Klook₩37,554
View on Klook₩139,912
View on KlookHotel · 670m
View on Booking.com₩93,282
View on Klook₩99,341
View on KlookDistances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
Hotel · 3.2km
View on Booking.comHotel · 670m
View on Booking.comAccommodation · 2.4km
View on Booking.comAccommodation · 3.9km
View on Booking.comAccommodation · 4.9km
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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
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View on GetYourGuide₩147,329
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View on GetYourGuide₩50,000
View on Klook₩76,319
View on KlookA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.
₩37,554
View on Klook₩99,341
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View on GetYourGuide₩100,375
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View on KlookThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.
₩139,912
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View on GetYourGuide₩164,900
View on Klook₩149,878
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Looking for runners to join you at this race? Pacers is a Korean running app for finding race buddies and groups (in Korean).
See the Pacers app ↗Not officially announced yet.
It's expected in September 2027;
the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 6, 2026.
Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Wed, June 10, 2026.
Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about ₩45,000.
Entry routes: First come, first served.
Registration is handled on the official website.
(From the 2026 edition)
5km 1 hour, 10km 2 hours. (From the 2026 edition)
10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)
The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2026 edition)
06:30 Gathering. (From the 2026 edition)
You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Cheongju in the STAY section of this page.