Runners start · local time — 07:30 Assembly · 08:00 Opening ceremony · 08:30 Start
Gyeongpo Marathon is a local event where residents and runners run together against the coastal scenery of Gangneung.
Gangneung City and the Gangwon Domin Ilbo use the event to showcase Gyeongpo’s natural environment and urban culture.
The official welcome message presents Gangneung as a city where the blue sea and Gyeongpo Lake come together,
placing the pleasure of running along the coast at the centre of the event.
Having continued for many years as a local fixture, the race brings Gyeongpo and running to mind together.
Alongside half marathon and the 10 km, a fun run is also held.
Participants taking on a longer distance and residents running a relatively short section can join the same event.
Since it takes place around Gyeongpo Beach, the race has a clear coastal character, with runners close to the sea.
The city’s geography, with waves and beach nearby, forms the basis of the event introduction,
allowing visitors to combine the race with a trip to Gangneung in one itinerary.
The organisers also introduce Gangneung’s cultural background.
They highlight the city as a place where the tradition of the Gangneung Danoje Festival coexists with coffee culture,
adding local life and culture to the sporting event.
The natural environment of Gangneung, with Gyeongpo Lake, the sea and surrounding mountains, provides context for understanding the venue.
The event has continued with the aim of promoting these local assets and creating a place where residents can enjoy healthy activity together.
Running through the scenery of a coastal city while taking part in a local Gangneung event is at the heart of the Gyeongpo Marathon.
