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Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRAugust 20277km
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Namwon · 7km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 23, 2026 · Start 07:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Gyoryongsanseong Backyard 2026 is a backyard-ultra-style survival race held on the perimeter trail of Gyoryongsanseong Fortress in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do;

runners must complete 7km within one hour to qualify for the next lap start, and a total of 6 laps are run.

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.

Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra 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.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

어느새한의 어느새 한 달리기 · Full recap

View on YouTube

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 enter Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra — registration routes

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
Entry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra course map and elevation

Your 7km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Namwon

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra 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 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo information available
  • Transit cardThis is a trail/backyard-ultra style event at a mountain fortress on the outskirts of Namwon, genuinely…
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Getting to the start

No information available

Transit card

This is a trail/backyard-ultra style event at a mountain fortress on the outskirts of Namwon, genuinely rural and car-dependent - there is no nearby subway and city bus service to Sangok-dong is infrequent (routes 1, 1-3, 2, 2-1 pass nearby). The practical approach is to take a taxi from Namwon Intercity Bus Terminal to the trailhead, or drive; most participants arrive by car.

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.

This is a midsummer race, so heat and humidity are major factors.

Even with the early start, don’t skip hydration, and avoid chasing an overly ambitious time.

The distance is manageable, and you should be able to finish as long as you avoid an early pace surge.

Namwon is known for chueotang, and Gwanghalluwon Garden, the setting of Chunhyangjeon, is its signature attraction.

Times are local to Namwon. 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.

Daegu Head Spa: K-Beauty Scalp Care & Water Relaxation

₩149,993

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Yeosu City & Local Village Full-Day Coastal Tour

₩108,958

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Daegu Major Attractions Private Full-Day Tour

₩199,814

View on Klook

Daegu Uniyuscent Perfume and Diffuser-Making One-Day Class

₩36,041

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Daegu E-World Rental of Trendy School Uniforms

₩19,964

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Daegu Head Spa: K-Beauty Scalp Care & Water Relaxation

₩149,993

View on Klook

Daegu Uniyuscent Perfume and Diffuser-Making One-Day Class

₩36,041

View on Klook

Daegu E-World Rental of Trendy School Uniforms

₩19,964

View on Klook

Daegu Nature Park Zoo Garden Christmas Seasonal Package

₩7,961

View on Klook

From Daegu: Gyeongju UNESCO Highlights at 7 Sites and Bulguksa Temple Tour

₩495,764

View on GetYourGuide

Daejeon One-Day Freediving Class Experience

₩59,916

View on Klook

Yeosu-Suncheon: Temple, Cable Car, K-Drama, Food 2D1N

₩582,520

View on Klook

Boseong Templestay & Yeosu Night View 2-Day 1-Night Private Tour

₩266,685

View on Klook

What to see in Namwon after the race

Seeing Namwon with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Yeosu City & Local Village Full-Day Coastal Tour

₩108,958

View on Klook

Daegu Major Attractions Private Full-Day Tour

₩199,814

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Namwon runners' room

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Frequently asked questions about Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra

FAQ
When does Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, August 23, 2026.

What distances does Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra 2027 offer?

Other. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Gyoryongsanseong Backyard Ultra 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

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