The 19th Gapyeong Jarasum National Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Gapyeong Stadium.
The half marathon starts first at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 10 km, 5 km, and Kids Run events at five-minute intervals.
Gapyeong is fairly cool in the morning in late September, with temperatures rising toward midday.
A practical approach is to arrive in a T-shirt with a thin windbreaker or disposable outer layer, then take it off just before the start.
The previous edition advised runners to assemble by 40 minutes before the start, so allow plenty of time for arrival.
The bib is one of this race's major advantages.
Based on the previous edition, a bib with timing chip included, along with commemorative items, was shipped by courier around one week before race day.
If the package has not arrived a few days before the race, contact the race office (02-2647-4488) in advance,
and pack your bib in your bag the night before so you do not forget it.
Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, a finisher finisher medal, finisher certificate, and other items.
Gapyeong is relatively easy to reach by public transport from the Seoul metropolitan area.
Both the Gyeongchun Line and ITX-Cheongchun trains stop at Gapyeong Station, so an early-morning departure from Seoul should get you there comfortably.
Check the Sunday morning train timetable in advance, and if you are driving,
refer to the directions section of the official website for parking information.
The course follows a mostly flat riverside course alongside the Bukhangang River and the natural scenery of Jarasum,
making it well suited to chasing a personal best.
Based on the previous edition, water was available approximately every 2.5 km, and pacer were also provided at half marathon.
Because the course is flat course, an even pace strategy from the start can work well.
Just avoid going out too fast, fooled by the characteristically cool start of an autumn race.
