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Iilseon Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Iilseon Marathon race photoUlleungdo
KR
Gupdaal, CC BY 4.0Gupdaal, CC BY 4.0
Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Ulleungdo · 4.4km
Entry fee
₩50,000From the 2026 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 3, 2026 · Entry Jul 14, 2026 ~ Sep 22, 2026 · Entry fee ₩50,000 · Start 08:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Iilseon Marathon race photo
Gupdaal, CC BY 4.0
Iilseon Marathon race photo
Gupdaal, CC BY 4.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Iilseon Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This special marathon is held in memory of Dr. Il-seon Lee,

who worked alongside Dr. Albert Schweitzer and devoted 18 years to serving Ulleungdo as a doctor, pastor, and rural development activist.

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.

Iilseon 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.

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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Iilseon Marathon — 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

First come, first served

Online, first come, first served (apply before the deadline)

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Iilseon Marathon course map and elevation

Your 4.4km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30

The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.

EventStart
10K10km08:30

50,000 KRW
10km main segment (equivalent to 4.4km walk)

START

Nari Basin Event Hall

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Course in Nari Basin

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Water stations 2026

Start shuttle 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Iilseon 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 2026 edition

Bib pickup

Gather at the event venue from 08:00 to 12:00 on the day and Packet Pickup (indicate “September 3” in the original form)

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — Ulleungdo is a remote island reachable only by passenger ferry from Pohang, Gangneung,…
  • Getting to the finishNo public transit — same island access as start
  • Transit cardThe 2026 Lee Il-seon Memorial Marathon is held at Nari Basin on Ulleungdo, a remote island off Korea's east…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — Ulleungdo is a remote island reachable only by passenger ferry from Pohang, Gangneung, or Hupo on the mainland; no subway/train on the island itself.

Venue is Nari Basin (Nari Bunji), a volcanic caldera basin on Ulleung Island, Gyeongsangbuk-do. From Jeodong or Dodong port, local island buses/taxis reach Nari Basin in roughly 30–40 minutes; car/taxi is the practical option.

Official registration runs through a Google Form; details are per the runningwikii.com listing.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit — same island access as start

Same Nari Basin venue as start.

Map

Road closures

10/1~3 Pohang-Ulleung speed boat travel product, Nari Basin event site bus operation

Start shuttle

None confirmed; sparse island bus service exists — check local Ulleung County bus schedule.

Transit card

The 2026 Lee Il-seon Memorial Marathon is held at Nari Basin on Ulleungdo, a remote island off Korea's east coast reachable only by ferry. There is no subway or dedicated transit card system here; the island has limited local buses and taxis, so most visitors rely on rental cars or arranged transport, paying cash.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
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.

September mornings are cool, while the midday sun can be intense.

Bring a light outer layer to take off before the start, along with a hat.

The distance is short and not too demanding, but if you avoid going out too fast in the opening pace, finishing should be well within reach.

Ulleungdo is known for squid, wild mountain greens, and mussel rice.

Visiting Nari Basin and Dokdo offers experiences you can enjoy only here.

Times are local to Ulleungdo. 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.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Ulleungdo with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for Iilseon Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistPace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

Runner stories and questions about Iilseon Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Ulleungdo runners' room

Looking for runners to join you at this race? Pacers is a Korean running app for finding race buddies and groups (in Korean).

See the Pacers app ↗

Frequently asked questions about Iilseon Marathon

FAQ
When does Iilseon Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, October 3, 2026.

When does registration for Iilseon Marathon 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Tue, July 14, 2026.

How much is the Iilseon Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about ₩50,000.

How do I register for Iilseon Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: First come, first served.

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Iilseon Marathon 2027 offer?

Other. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Iilseon Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:30. (From the 2026 edition)

What time should I arrive at the Iilseon Marathon 2027 start area?

16:00 Gather at the venue and Packet Pickup (event runs from 16:00 to 19:30).

(From the 2026 edition)

Where does Iilseon Marathon 2027 start?

Nari Basin Event Hall. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Iilseon Marathon 2027 finish?

Course in Nari Basin. (From the 2026 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the Iilseon Marathon 2027 start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Ulleungdo in the STAY section of this page.

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