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2026 Pohang Marathon Championship

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRNov 14, 202610km · 5km

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Race date in 39 days: Nov 14, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Pohang · 10km · 5km
Entry fee: ₩50,000Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedMon, April 13, 2026 ~ Mon, June 1, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Run with companions at the 2026 Pohang Marathon Championship!

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.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 5

클로이Ran in 2025

“Still, I’m happy to have set a PB.”

The runner missed their goal of finishing the Pohang 10 km within an hour, but set a personal best. The runner wrote that they enjoyed the sea views and flat course, but were disappointed by the course, which repeated a short section, and the directions at the gathering area.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

그래도 PB 나와서 만족합니다.

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소울차주Ran in 2025 · Finish time 1:06:32

“My time was 1 hour, 6 minutes, and 32 seconds.”

The runner took part in the Pohang Championship as the first-ever 10 km race. The runner enjoyed the flat coastal course, but slowed down because of pain after 5 km and focused on finishing rather than the time before crossing the finish line.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

기록은 1시간 6분 32초.

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junsu0925Ran in 2025

“It was very difficult while running, but I am proud to have achieved my goal!”

On the familiar flat coastal course in Pohang, the runner followed the 40-minute pacemaker and their crew members and broke through the 40-minute barrier for 10 km. The runner was disappointed that different pace groups moved together at the start, causing congestion.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

달리면서 정말 많이 힘들었지만 그래도 목표를 달성하여 뿌듯하다!

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제일린Ran in 2025

“As a result, I achieved a 10KM PB.”

At the 2025 Pohang Marathon Championship, the runner participated in the 10 km race, which consisted of running the 5 km section twice. Starting with a fast pace made the second half difficult, but the runner set a personal best, finished in the top 30, and received prize money.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

그 결과, 10KM PB를 달성했어요

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호밍부부Ran in 2025

“I finished, but my ambitious attempt to achieve a PB failed badly!!”

In the 2025 Pohang 10 km race, the runner experienced congestion at the start, heat, and fatigue from the repeated out-and-back course. The runner missed a personal best, but finished within 55 minutes and had a positive impression of the coastal scenery and race organization.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

완주는 했지만 호기롭게 도전한 PB 달성은 대차게 실패!!

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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.

2025 Highlights

kt HCN 핫콘뉴스 · Highlights

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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 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.

First come, first served entry has closed

It ran Apr 13, 2026–Jun 1, 2026.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Registration history · The 2026 race opened entry on Mon, April 13, 2026

First come, first served

Apply online on the official website on a first-come, first-served basis (apply before the quota closes)

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 10km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00

Time limit10km 2 hours 5km 1 hour

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

50,000 KRW
Based on 10km (longest category) — Full·half marathon None (only 10km·5km operated)

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Yeongildae Maritime Pavilion, Pohang

Start · Google Maps

The 2026 Pohang Marathon Championship lets you experience Gyeongbuk's beautiful scenery and local charm!

Many races are held alongside local festivals, offering plenty to see and eat.

Find a friendly running mate Pacers to share the joy of finishing and explore local attractions together.

Field size: First 7,000 participants
Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

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 start

The start and gathering point is Yeongildae Coastal Pavilion in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, according to the official site.

No specific bus or rail route to the venue was published, and Pohang has no subway.

Local city buses serve the Yeongildae Beach area from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal and Pohang Express Bus Terminal,

but no dedicated marathon transport information was found on the official site.

Getting to the finish

The same coastal venue area as the start.

More details

No organizer shuttle info found on official site;

recommend checking the Directions page or calling the event office (1600-4525) closer to date.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

November mornings are chilly.

Bring an outer layer or a thermal emergency blanket for the wait before the start, but keep your running outfit light.

The distance is short and not especially demanding;

avoid an early over pace and finishing should be well within reach.

Pohang is famous for gwamegi and mulhoe.

Homigot Sunrise Square and Yeongildae Beach are the main attractions.

Times are local to Pohang. 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 easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Browndot Terrace Pohang Passenger Terminal

Hotel · 453m

8.8/10(193)

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Lahan Hotel Pohang

Hotel · 563m

8.7/10(371)

View on Booking.com

Hotel Raza B

Hotel · 2.3km

8.7/10(142)

View on Booking.com

Pohang A1hotel Haedo

Hotel · 3.6km

8.6/10(38)

View on Booking.com

Pohang A1 Hotel Yeongildae Branch

Hotel · 1.1km

8.3/10(87)

View on Booking.com

Pohang Yeongildae Beach Hotel

Accommodation · 180m

9.2/10(52)

View on Booking.com

Pohang Legends

Accommodation · 1.3km

8.6/10(13)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

49 experiences

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

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2026 Pohang Marathon Championship

About 2026 Pohang Marathon Championship — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run