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Run Seoul Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRSeptember 202721.1km · 10km
YouTube · 러너스캠
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Seoul · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
₩50,000From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 13, 2026 · Entry fee ₩50,000 · Start 07:30
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Run Seoul Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 2026 Run Seoul Run is a marathon starting at Seoul Plaza, featuring half marathon and 10km events, with registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

Run Seoul Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

Race reports: 5
산달림Ran in 2025
“I still regret not bringing power gels in advance.”

The runner dealt with the heat and frequent turnarounds on the Seoul city-center half marathon. The runner was disappointed that there were no electrolyte drinks or snacks at the expected aid stations in the second half, and also encountered congestion where the 10K runners joined the course.

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Original quote

미리 파워젤을 챙기지 못한 게 못내 아쉽다.

Read the original on 산달림의 걷기여행과 마라톤 그리고 등산
상봉댁입니다Ran in 2025
“I finished perfectly without injury !!!”

The runner completed their first race, the 2025 Run Seoul Run 10K. The runner considered walking because of their lower-back condition, but started running when there was no pain, and began struggling at 7 km in the hot and humid weather. The runner enjoyed the Seoul city course and race souvenir, and wrote that the baggage check and restroom operations were relatively well organized.

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Original quote

부상 없이 완벽하게 완주했습니다 !!!

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 상봉댁의 끄적임
쿠쿠눈나Ran in 2025
“It was my first time trying taping, and the tape really helped me in this race.”

The runner took part in and completed the 2025 Run Seoul Run 10K. The runner arrived early on the first train, used the taping booth, and wrote that the restrooms at the Press Center were relatively uncrowded. Although the runner faded in the latter stages, the runner drew strength from the atmosphere of running through the city alongside other participants.

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저는 처음 테이핑을 해봤는데, 이번 대회에서 테이핑 덕을 제대로 봤습니다.

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 쿠쿠눈나의 일상기록
까요미Ran in 2025
“We passed through at 10 o’clock, so it was really close, but we never gave up and made it to the finish.”

At the 2025 Run Seoul Run half marathon, the runner ran alongside an acquaintance throughout their first half marathon. They ran together despite the heat and the course becoming quieter after the 10 km runners had left, crossing just before the time limit. The runner wrote that they felt the meaning of companionship and encouragement more strongly than the importance of a personal record.

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저희는 10시에 통과해서 정말 아슬아슬했지만 끝까지 포기하지 않고 들어왔어요.

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 곰손도 금손되는공간
여인숙Ran in 2025
“This marathon was difficult because of the heat, but I still did not give up and ran all the way to the end!”

The runner completed the 2025 Run Seoul Run 10 km. The runner enjoyed the atmosphere with the acquaintance who came along and drew strength from the support of local residents. It was not easy because of the heat, and the water stations felt too far apart, but the runner kept going to the end and recorded the sense of achievement of receiving a medal.

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Original quote

이번 마라톤은 아무래도 더위 때문에 쉽지 않았지만, 그래도 포기하지 않고 끝까지 달렸습니다!

Read the original on 네이버 블로그 · 여인숙

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.

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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 enter Run Seoul Run — 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
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Run Seoul Run course map and elevation

The 21.1km I'll run

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limit2 hours
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HALF 2 hours and 30 minutes · 10km 1 hour and 30 minutes (based on departure time)

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

50,000 KRW
Half marathon standard (50,000 for all items)

START

2026 Run Seoul Run

Start · Google Maps
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Runners start · local time — 07:30 HALF departure · 07:50 10K departure

RUN SEOUL RUN is an urban running event held around Seoul Plaza.

Together with the name of the Daily Sports Seoul Marathon, the goal is to restore the balance of body and mind through running.

The official introduction of the half marathon and 10km runs also emphasizes the theme of recovery and support along with competition for records.

The organizers announced that they would donate a portion of Entry fee to social impact companies that carry out mental health and respect for life activities.

It is an event designed to encourage the act of completing a distance alone into an activity of cheering on others.

This reveals a direction in which the meaning of running is not limited to the completion record, but is linked to the balance of life.

Seoul Plaza is the event center where participants gather, and course passes through downtown Seoul.

It is divided into half marathon and 10km, so participants choose different distances.

In addition to races, the official event program includes stretching and events held on stage.

The records for both events are measured as chip time.

Each person starts their race by passing the starting mat, but a set time limit applies to use of city roads.

It is a road race that combines individual completion and city transportation management.

Course Since this is an event subject to change, the specific route will follow the official course announcement for each event.

If you understand it as an event that combines the scene of running through the city with the purpose of recovering the body and mind,

you can read the character beyond the choice of distance.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Pacers 2026

Timing chip 2026

Bag drop 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Run Seoul Run 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

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bib and the T-shirt are sent by courier before the race, so no separate on-site collection is required.
Finisher medal and refreshments are provided on-site on race day.

No on-site pickup

pre-race courier delivery (to the address provided at registration)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Seoul Subway Line 1/2 City Hall Station (시청역), Exit 5 — about 91m from the venue

Start/finish is Seoul Plaza (서울광장), Jung-gu, Seoul.

City Hall Station Exit 5 opens directly onto the plaza.

Getting to the finish

Seoul Subway Line 1/2 City Hall Station (시청역), Exit 5

Out-and-back course via Jongno/Cheonggyecheon, finishing back at Seoul Plaza — same station as start.

More details

venue is in central Seoul directly served by subway.

Stations & transport near the venue

Run Seoul Run takes place in Seoul, well connected by subway.

Use a T-money or Cashbee card for subway and bus travel (about KRW 1,400-1,500 per ride),

sold and topped up at convenience stores and station vending machines citywide.

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.

When you arrive at Seoul Plaza, it is best to plan your route in the order of the locker room, gear check, and the starting area for your event.

Half marathon and 10km start one after the other, so you should not go straight to start line just because the previous event is moving.

The organizer's gathering instructions require an earlier arrival than departure.

In your travel plan, include time to change clothes and leave your luggage after entering the square.

The record is chip time, but time limit is based on the starting signal.

Just because you step on the starting mat late does not mean that the road closure time will be extended.

If you start from the back, keep in mind the time it takes to reach the mat, and follow the guidance of the staff after control is over.

Wear bib clearly in front of your chest and make sure that the recording measurement chip is not folded or damaged.

Course The possibility of change is stated in the official information.

When deciding on accommodation or a route home, it is a good idea to check the latest course maps and traffic control notices for your sport.

Do not assume that the arrival route for 3 and 10km are the same, and specify on the map where you will meet your companion.

Gear check If you divide up in advance the clothes you want to check in and the things you will carry during the race,

you will be less likely to have to open your bag again right before departure.

Times are local to Seoul. 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.

Mugyodong Bugeogukjip
Mugyodong Bugeogukjip
Deoksugung Palace
Deoksugung Palace

Hotels near the Run Seoul Run start line in

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.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

53 experiences

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

Seoul Temple, Meditation & Traditional Tea Experience with a Professor (Private)

₩106,710

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Korean Sauna & Massage Experience in Seoul

₩140,099

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Beauty Aesthetic Seoul: Premium K-Beauty Traveler Wellness

₩180,027

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Seoul Myeongdong Dream Esthe Body Massage & K-Beauty Facial

₩69,961

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Seoul: The Hanoi Foot & Body Massage Course in Myeongdong

₩110,412

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A3 Myeongdong Women-Only Private Body Scrub Spa

₩105,119

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Luxury Swiss Perfection Facial & Body Spa: L’Escape Hotel Myeongdong

₩198,047

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Seoul City Tour Bus Seoul Trip Center Palaces Course Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour Seoul

₩26,478

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Seoul Vegan Michelin Temple 3 Hour Small Group Tour

₩262,359

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Slow Seoul Riverside Walking Mindful Tarot Reading

₩48,803

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Private Kitchen Invite By A Trained Michelin Starred Chef Tonight

₩105,394

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Gwangjang Market Jongno Gu Half Day Local Food Wine Tasting Tour

₩160,600

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Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village Half Day Private Brewery Food Tour

₩267,724

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Seoul Namdaemun: Private Shopping Concierge & Street Food Tour

₩317,195

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10 Korean Food Tastings from Traditional Markets to Modern Cuisine

₩180,848

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Private Vehicle Charter Tour from Seoul (Customized Seoul & Surrounding Areas)

₩360,134

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Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩14,537

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Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩17,998

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Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩12,114

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Seoul Private Premium Buddhist Temple Journey Michelin Dining

₩199,884

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Seoul Unesco Palaces Half Day Cultural Experience with Hanbok

₩61,782

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Seoul Inwangsan Night View Cycling & Hiking Private Tour

₩65,286

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Seoul Ceramic Plate Marbling Workshop & Experience

₩120,006

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Seoul Korean Classroom Studio YouTube & TikTok Filming

₩42,686

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Seoul Han River Tubester Rental Boat Picnic Package

₩87,049

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Seoul Cheonggyecheon Stream & Han River Small-Group E-Bike Tour

₩52,053

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Easy Night Hike with Seoul Night Views and Riverside Scenery

₩88,049

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Suwon Private Tour: Day & Night Experience (with Photographer Option)

₩348,197

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Professional Korean Interpretation Service

₩199,831

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Airport Journey with a Private Premium Shopping & Culture Curator

₩932,936

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Seoul Solo Dining Reservations Dine Like A Local Jason K Table

₩1,211

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Blood, Tears and Independence: Korea's Dark Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

₩76,319

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Where runners eat in Seoul

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Mugyodong Bugeogukjip

Haejangguk Restaurant · Venue 282m

★4.5(471)
Map

Sungnyedodam

Korean Restaurant · Venue 224m

★4.5(92)
Map

Nongmin Baekam Sundae City Hall Branch

Sundae Restaurant · Venue 348m

★4.5(498)
Map

Jinjin Mandu City Hall Branch

Korean Snack Bar · Venue 101m

★4.7(45)
Map

La Seine, Lotte Hotel Seoul

Buffet Restaurant · Venue 269m

★4.1(210)
Map

Gwanghwamun Gukbap Main Branch

Gukbap Restaurant · Venue 429m

★4.0(504)
Map

The Westin Josun Seoul Sushi Cho

Sushi/Roll · Venue 224m

★4.5(62)
Map

What to see in Seoul after the race

Seeing Seoul with the medal on

7 places

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

Deoksugung Palace

Royal Palace/Palace · Venue 271m

★4.8(697)
Map

Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae

Tourist Attraction · Venue 1.9km

★4.8(829)
Map

Gwanghwamun

Gate · Venue 1.1km

★4.8(408)
Map

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Stream · Venue 390m

★4.6(250)
Map

Jongmyo Shrine

Shrine/Altar · Venue 1.8km

★4.7(198)
Map

Inwangsan Mountain

Mountain · Venue 2.8km

★4.8(198)
Map

Gwanghwamun Square

Plaza · Venue 774m

★4.4(277)
Map

Total cost and budget for Run Seoul Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Run Seoul Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Seoul runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Run Seoul Run

FAQ
When does Run Seoul Run 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 13, 2026.

How much is the Run Seoul Run 2027 entry fee?

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

How do I register for Run Seoul Run 2027?

Entry routes: First come, first served.

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What is the time limit for Run Seoul Run 2027?

HALF 2 hours and 30 minutes · 10km 1 hour and 30 minutes (based on departure time).

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Run Seoul Run 2027 offer?

Half · 10K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time should I arrive at the Run Seoul Run 2027 start area?

06:30 City Hall Plaza competition hall opens (07:00 Main stage stretching).

(From the 2026 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the Run Seoul Run 2027 start?

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

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