About 24th Gyeongnam Marathon — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
The 23rd Gyeongnam Marathon, hosted by the Kyongnam Shinmun to promote public fitness and harmony between regions,
takes place on October 4, 2026, at the auxiliary stadium of Changwon Sports Complex.
This amateur marathon is designed to help participants recharge both body and mind while creating beautiful autumn memories.
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 Gyeongnam 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
UNSAKRan in 2025
“The Gyeongnam Marathon finisher medal seems to have the best-looking design of all the finisher medal I have received!”
At the Changwon 10km, the runner encountered a bottleneck where the road narrowed and some uphill sections, and finished in the rain. The runner ran close to their goal and was satisfied with the medal design.
The runner started the Gyeongsangnam-do 10 km aiming to finish within an hour, but their early overpacing caused their pace to drop in the second half. Despite the narrow course, hills, and rain that began midway through, they finished in 58 minutes and 14 seconds.
“I had never run 10 km before and entered with no experience at all, but it went better than I expected!”
The runner finished their first 10K race without stopping. The hill after the turnaround was tough, but the runner appreciated the cool weather and on-site taping support.
“We took on a new challenge together, and we all finished safely.”
The runner took part in the Changwon Gyeongnam Marathon for their first 10 km race. They walked briefly on the uphill section on the way back, but started running again and finished. They shared the joy with the people who took on the challenge with them.
“Somehow, I successfully finished my first marathon!”
The runner participated in the first 10km with the runner's husband and faced the hill at the Independence Hall and declining stamina in the second half. After 3km, the runner alternated between walking and running and finished within the time limit.
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.
Changwon city buses accept T-money and cashbee transit cards. From Seoul, KTX trains reach Changwon Jungang Station in about 3 hours; from the station the sports park is a short taxi ride.
