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18th Cyber Territory Defense Marathon

Name: 18th Cyber Territory Defense Marathon
Uploaded: 2026-09-20
Description: The 18th Cyber Territory Defense Marathon is a running event held at the Mulbit Stage in Yeouido Hangang Park, Seoul, consisting of 5km, 10km, and half marathon events. Assembly is at 7:00 a.m. and th

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KRSeptember 202721.1km · 10km

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Race date Sep expected: September 2027
City · Distance: Seoul · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee: ₩50,000From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Sep 19, 2026 · Entry Jun 17, 2026 ~ Aug 12, 2026 · Entry fee ₩50,000 · Start 08:00

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 18th Cyber Territory Defense Marathon is a running event held at the Mulbit Stage in Yeouido Hangang Park,

Seoul, consisting of 5km, 10km, and half marathon events.

Assembly is at 7:00 a.m. and the start is at 8:00 a.m., with each event closing registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 5

예니Ran in 2025

“It was so hot and sunny today that it was really tough ..”

The runner took part in the 10 km with colleagues through company sponsorship and finished. The heat and strong sunshine made it difficult, and the runner was disappointed with the time, but enjoyed running with colleagues and taking photos together.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

오늘 날이 너무 덥고 땡볕이라 힘들엇어요 ..

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윤댕쓰Ran in 2025

“I finally set my first-ever marathon time.”

The runner finished the first 10K in 54:36. Rather than trying to match the faster runners, the runner kept to their own pace and continued running after the turnaround without stopping to walk. The runner was cautious in the sections shared by cyclists and runners, and was pleased to finish faster than the goal.

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Original quote

드디어 인생 첫 마라톤 기록을 세우고 왔어요.

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지구별 소풍Ran in 2025

“I reached the finish line finish and became completely exhausted.”

The runner took part in a half marathon and followed the 1:30 pacemaker early on. Around 6 km, the runner realized the pace was not right, so the runner lowered the pace. The runner kept running without walking despite the hot and humid conditions and finished the race. The runner was disappointed not to reach the goal, but liked the medal.

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결승점에 골인하고 완전 땡칠이가 돼버렸다.

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지니Ran in 2025

“Still, it felt really good once it was over.”

The runner finished their first-ever 10K. It was on the familiar Han River course, but sharing the route with cyclists and pedestrians was inconvenient, and the runner walked or stopped in the second half because of the heat and a bathroom break. The runner felt proud after finishing and bought two official race photos as souvenirs.

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그래도 끝나니 진짜 좋더라

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사이버귤Ran in 2025 · Finish time 1:03

“I finished the 10K in 1:03!”

The runner finished 10 km in 1:03 at their first race and set a personal best. The runner ran alongside runners at a similar pace and drew energy from the other participants. The runner enjoyed the live performances and atmosphere, but was disappointed by the lack of places to sit and rest after finishing and the many bugs on the ground.

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Original quote

결과는 10km 1시간3분으로 들어왔습니다!

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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

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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.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00

Time limit3 hours

Half marathon 3 hours · 10km 2 hours

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

KRW 50,000 KRW (10 km · half marathon)
5 km KRW 35,000 KRW (timing chip not used) / 10 km KRW 50,000 KRW / half marathon KRW 50,000 KRW

START · FINISH

Plaza in front of Yeouido Mulbit Stage. 5km turnaround: Dangsan Railway Bridge · 10km turnaround: World Cup Bridge · Half turnaround: near Magok Bridge

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
At the turnaround point: half marathon time limit 1 hour 30 minutes · 10km time limit 1 hour

Original course map · cyber-run.com

START/FINISH = Plaza in front of Yeouido Mulbit Stage. 5km turnaround: Dangsan Railway Bridge · 10km turnaround: World Cup Bridge · Half turnaround: near Magok Bridge

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

This may change for the next edition.

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Lost or forgotten bib s cannot be reissued by the race office.
Transferred bib s and on-site entries are excluded from insurance, awards and all event programs.
Shipped 1 week before the race (subject to change)
Delivery by courier (post office delivery)
Lost or forgotten bib s cannot be reissued by the race office. Transferred bib s and on-site entries are excluded from insurance, awards and all event programs.

Delivery by courier

post office delivery

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startYeouido Hangang Park, Mulbit Stage area, Seoul
Transit cardAlso based at Yeouido's waterside stage in Seoul; use Yeouinaru or Yeouido subway stations (Line 5/9) to…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Yeouido Hangang Park, Mulbit Stage area, Seoul

18th Cyber Territory Defense Marathon starts with 8:00am assembly at Yeouido Mulbit Stage in Yeouido Hangang Park, offering half-marathon, 10km, 5km, and 3km walking categories. Nearest subway: Line 5 Yeouinaru Station, Exit 1 or 2, directly in front of the park.

Map

Getting to the finish

Yeouido Hangang Park, Mulbit Stage area (same as start)

Same venue as start.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle mentioned; directly subway-accessible.

Transit card

Also based at Yeouido's waterside stage in Seoul; use Yeouinaru or Yeouido subway stations (Line 5/9) to reach the venue. A T-money card covers subway, bus, and taxi and is available from convenience stores or station machines; a single fare is about 1,400-1,550 KRW.

Foreign bank cards cannot tap directly yet, so get a physical card.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

September is cool in the morning and hot during the day.

Bring a light jacket and a hat to take off before the start.

Because the race includes a half marathon, start the first 5 km more conservatively than your target, and the key is holding pace after 15 km.

Times are local to Seoul. 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.

Marriott Executive Apartments Seoul

Hotel · 1.5km

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Korean Sauna & Massage Experience in Seoul

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18th Cyber Territory Defense Marathon

About 18th Cyber Territory Defense 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