About 24th Gochang Dolmen Marathon — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
The 24th Gochang Dolmen Marathon is held on November 15, 2026 (Sunday), at Gochang Public Stadium in Jeollabuk-do.
Events include 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon.
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.
24th Gochang Dolmen Marathon 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
먹참치Ran in 2025 · Finish time 2:04
“I was on my way to the car park after collecting my belongings without any trouble, but I overdid it. I was glad to finish safely without injury.”
The runner completed their first half marathon in Gochang faster than their target. The continuous uphill section after 15km and the final approach to the stadium were especially difficult. They also experienced traditional percussion support and on-site assistance.
“I kept going by walking and finished the 10km in 1 hour 33 minutes!”
During the runner's first 10km, the runner followed other runners at the beginning, but ran out of energy around 3km and alternated between running and walking. The runner finished with encouragement from the traditional percussion performances and fellow runners, and enjoyed the food available at the venue.
The runner took part in the 2025 Gochang 10km with their boyfriend. It was difficult after a night shift, but the runner was proud to finish in good weather. The runner reflected that next time they would make more time for training and rest.
The runner ran Gochang as their second 10K. They didn't manage to avoid walking on the uphill stretch into the stadium at the end, but still came away with a better time than expected, plus decent parking guidance and food after the finish.
The runner entered the 10K, ate samgyeopsal and makgeolli at the 2.5 km aid station, and walked the uphill section late in the race before finishing in about 1 hour 20 minutes.
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.
Runners start · local time — Half marathon 10:00 / Short 10:10 / Healthy 10:20
Start/finish = Gochang Public Stadium. Certified by the Korea Association of Athletics Federations course. Turnaround point events are separately offered as Health, Short Course, and half marathon, with four aid stations (Aid Station 1 Wolgok Underpass / Aid Station 2 Seokgok 2 Bridge / Aid Station 3 entrance to Dosol Village / Aid Station 4 in front of the Dolmen Site). Water is available every 2.5km at mark points, and nutritional refreshments are provided at the finish and half marathon/Short Course turnaround points
Field size
First 4,000 participants
Organizer
Gochang County Sports Council
Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Participant benefits
Timing chip
10K · Half
Finisher medal
Finisher certificate
Where and when to collect your 24th Gochang Dolmen Marathon race bib
To the start line, step by step.
Pick up your bib, check your wave. So on race morning, you can just run.
From the 2025 edition
Pick up your bib at the expo
Information about Packet Pickup has not yet been announced. Domestic races typically announce delivery 1–2 weeks before race day or race-day pickup, so check the official registration notice.
Stations & transport near the venue
Getting to the startNo rail station in Gochang county; Per prior editions, race held mid/late November
