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S-OIL Moving Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KROctober 202721.1km · 10km · 5km
Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Seoul · 21.1km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
₩50,000From the 2025 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 4, 2026 · Entry Sep 22, 2026 ~ Sep 27, 2026 · Entry fee ₩50,000 · Start 07:30
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About S-OIL Moving Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 2026 S-OIL Moving Marathon is held on October 4, 2026, at Peace Plaza in Sangam-dong, Seoul.

The events are half marathon, 10K, and 5K, and registration runs from August 1 to August 31, 2026.

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.

S-OIL Moving 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 S-OIL Moving 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 2025 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

S-OIL Moving Marathon course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
EventStart
Half21.0975km07:30
10K10km07:45
5K5km08:00
City center · not the start line

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

START · FINISH

Peace Plaza, World Cup Park, Seoul

This out-and-back course starts at Peace Plaza and runs around Sky Park and Sunset Park.

Field size
About 7,000 people
Aid stations
Bottled water every 2.5km

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Finisher medal 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Timing chip 2026

Medical support 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your S-OIL Moving 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This event celebrates S-OIL's 50th anniversary, with Lee Bong-ju as race director and approximately 7,000 participants.
Participants with and without disabilities run together.
Arrive with plenty of time to check and attach bib on race day.
Race day — gather 30 minutes before the start of each event (half marathon starts at 07:30 · 10km at 07:45 · 5km at 08:00)

Sangam Peace Plaza, Mapo-gu, Seoul

race venue

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startPeace Plaza, World Cup Park, Sangam-dong — Seoul Metro Line 6 World Cup Stadium Station, a short walk to…
  • Transit cardSeoul's subway and buses run on T-money/cashbee cards or contactless foreign bank cards at subway gates…
More details

Getting to the start

Peace Plaza, World Cup Park, Sangam-dong — Seoul Metro Line 6 World Cup Stadium Station, a short walk to the plaza

Road closures

Cheering and coaching vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles are prohibited.

Transit card

Seoul's subway and buses run on T-money/cashbee cards or contactless foreign bank cards at subway gates (Line 6 included). On race morning arrive by subway if possible — parking around World Cup Park is restricted during events.

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.

October mornings can be chilly.

Bring a warm layer for the wait before the start, and use arm sleeves to stay warm early on if you are wearing short sleeves.

With distances up to the half marathon, start the first 5 km a little more conservatively than your target, then focus on maintaining your pace after 15 km.

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.

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

₩198,047

View on Klook

10 Korean Food Tastings from Traditional Markets to Modern Cuisine

₩180,848

View on Klook

Sj Tailored Serviced Apt 3Min Walk From Seoul Stn

Apartment · 457m

9.8/10(38)
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Seoul Themed Bar Korean-Style Fortune Reading

₩29,008

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Hotels near the S-OIL Moving Marathon start line in Seoul

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

Sj Tailored Serviced Apt 3Min Walk From Seoul Stn

Apartment · 457m

9.8/10(38)
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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.

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

₩198,047

View on Klook

Solar Spa Myeongdong: K-Beauty Head Spa, Scrub & Body Care

₩39,044

View on Klook

Seoul Myeongdong Dream Esthe Body Massage & K-Beauty Facial

₩69,961

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Myeongdong Head Spa & Skincare (e-spa.seoul)

₩90,102

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A3 Myeongdong Women-Only Private Body Scrub Spa

₩105,119

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Slow Seoul Riverside Walking Mindful Tarot Reading

₩48,803

View on Klook

Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩14,537

View on Klook

Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩17,998

View on Klook

Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩12,114

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

₩360,134

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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

View on Klook

Seoul Ceramic Plate Marbling Workshop & Experience

₩120,006

View on Klook

Seoul Korean Classroom Studio YouTube & TikTok Filming

₩42,686

View on Klook

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

View on Klook

Best Kpop Dance Class in Myeongdong Seoul Photos Video

₩66,974

View on Klook

A Muu Hair Salon Myeongdong Trendy Cut Styling

₩35,131

View on Klook

Shop Like A Local Myeongdong K Beauty Guide

₩169,599

View on Klook

Cocorea Makeup & Hair / Personal Color Analysis | Myeongdong Seoul

₩88,434

View on Klook

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

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

10 Korean Food Tastings from Traditional Markets to Modern Cuisine

₩180,848

View on Klook

Seoul Themed Bar Korean-Style Fortune Reading

₩29,008

View on Klook

Seoul Namdaemun: Private Shopping Concierge & Street Food Tour

₩317,195

View on Klook

Seoul Solo Dining Reservations Dine Like A Local Jason K Table

₩1,211

View on Klook

Gwangjang Market Jongno Gu Half Day Local Food Wine Tasting Tour

₩160,600

View on Klook

What to see in Seoul after the race

Seeing Seoul with the medal on

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

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

₩348,197

View on Klook

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

₩26,478

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Total cost and budget for S-OIL Moving Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about S-OIL Moving Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Seoul 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 S-OIL Moving Marathon

FAQ
When does S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, October 4, 2026.

When does registration for S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Tue, September 22, 2026.

How much is the S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 entry fee?

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

What distances does S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 offer?

Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2025 edition)

What time should I arrive at the S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 start area?

Gather after attaching your number 30 minutes before the start of each event.

(From the 2025 edition)

Where does S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 start?

Peace Plaza, World Cup Park, Seoul. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does S-OIL Moving Marathon 2027 finish?

Peace Plaza, World Cup Park, Seoul. (From the 2025 edition)

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