About 2026 Cheongsong Apple Trail Run — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
Run with a companion on the 2026 Cheongsong Apple Trail Run!
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.
2026 Cheongsong Apple Trail Run runner reviews and race reports
Stories from runners who've been there.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
Race reports: 5
어시스트짐정민Ran in 2024
“I tried my best to keep running without stopping.”
At 5km, the runner tried to keep running without stopping after waiting at the starting line. The uphill section to the turnaround point was difficult, but they were satisfied with a better pace than usual and bought apple juice with the gift voucher.
“The Cheongsong Apple Trail Run 5 km pace was 8'37'', and the completion time was 42 minutes 40 seconds.”
The runner's longest distance before this had been 3.7K, but they ran the full 5K of the Cheongsong Apple Trail Run without stopping, in 42:40. The early climb was tough, but they found strength on the downhill after the turnaround and enjoyed the countryside scenery and Cheongsong Garden.
“I didn't walk, but I stood still for a few seconds when drinking water lololololol”
The runner was worried because of knee pain, but with taping and a knee brace, the runner completed the first 10 km in 1 hour 54.87 seconds. Apart from briefly stopping at the aid station, the runner did not walk, though the runner was disappointed to finish slightly over the 1-hour goal.
“So personally, I found it more enjoyable than a flat, uneventful course course.”
Nari placed second in the women's 10K. She enjoyed the road course's downhill after the climb and passed runners ahead of her in the closing stretch. The flowers at Cheongsong Garden, the shuttle, and the local gift certificates rounded out a race she'll remember.
The runner reflected that the runner was slower than usual in the first 5km race because of the strong sunlight during the day. The runner wanted to give up twice, but regained composure and finished, then enjoyed a meal using a local gift certificate.
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.
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The way in that fits you
YOUR ENTRY
How to enter 2026 Cheongsong Apple Trail Run — registration routes
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 Mar 16, 2026–Aug 30, 2026. Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.
Registration history · The 2026 race opened entry on Mon, March 16, 2026
First come, first served
Apply online on a first-come, first-served basis (apply before the quota closes)
Cheongsong Bus Terminal — intercity buses only, no train station in Cheongsong
Venue is Cheongsong County Stadium, on the same road (Jungang-ro) as the bus terminal, so a short taxi ride or walk connects them. Intercity buses run from Dongseoul terminal (~4 hours) and Dongdaegu (~60-min intervals).
Rural county with no rail access — plan on intercity bus (Dongdaegu most frequent) plus short taxi, or rent a car.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop. Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
In October, the morning temperature drops quite a bit.
Bring an outer layer for departure, and if you are wearing short sleeves, keep your initial body temperature at arm sleeves.
Since it is a competition with a limit of half marathon, the key is to start with more time than your target for the first 5 km, and maintain pace after 15 km.
Cheongsong is a town famous for its apples.
Juwangsan Mountain and Jusanji, famous for its water shadows, are worth a visit.
Times are local to Cheongsong. 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.
