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SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRSeptember 20278km · 4km
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Yeongdeok · 8km · 4km
Entry fee
₩50,000From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 6, 2026 · Entry fee ₩50,000 · Start 10:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

2026 Sand Run IN Yeongdeok Run with a companion!

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.

SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 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.

2025 Full recap

헬로tv뉴스 · 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 SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK — 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

SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK course map and elevation

Your 8km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 10:00

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

50,000 KRW
Sand Run (4 km·8 km) ticket prices = Entry fee. 8 KM 50,000 KRW / 4 KM 40,000 KRW — based on the longest event (8 KM)

City center · not the start line

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

START

Yeongdeok Daejin Beach

Original course map · sandrun.co.kr
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Runners start · local time — 8KM 10:00 · 4KM 10:15 Departure

Enjoy Gyeongbuk’s beautiful scenery and local atmosphere at the 2026 Sandrun in Yeongdeok!

With many races held alongside local festivals, there is plenty to see and eat.

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

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 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

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Yeongdeok Daejin Beach (Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do)

2026-09-06 (Sun) 09:00 gathering, 10:00 departure. Based on the official website (sandrun.co.kr).

Inquiry: 010-2584-0474. Date match confirmed.

Getting to the finish

Goraebul Beach (Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do)

Course is the section between Daejin Beach and Goraebul Beach.

Start shuttle

There is no shuttle bus/public transportation information on the official website.

Transit card

Yeongdeok is a rural coastal county in Gyeongbuk with no subway; reach the beach venue via intercity bus to Yeongdeok bus terminal or by car, then local bus/taxi. No dedicated transit IC card system specific to this venue — standard cash/card for local transport.

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 is cool in the morning and hot during the day.

Bring a light jacket and a hat to take off before departure.

The distance is short, so the burden is not great, but if you watch out for the initial over pace, it's enough to complete the course.

When it comes to Yeongdeok, it's usually crab.

Ganggu Port Snow Crab Street is famous, and the Blue Road along the coast is especially good in fall.

Times are local to Yeongdeok. 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.

Gyeongju Small-Group Market Tour and Korean Cooking Class

₩104,005

View on Klook

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

₩149,993

View on Klook

Pohang Yeongil Sunrise Bay Yacht Experience

₩45,169

View on Klook

Busan Ollida Aesthetic: Premium Korean-Style Facial Care at Oncheonjang

₩154,022

View on Klook

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

Busan Ollida Aesthetic: Premium Korean-Style Facial Care at Oncheonjang

₩154,022

View on Klook

Luxury Korean Spa with Ocean View at A 5 Star Hotel in Busan

₩326,391

View on Klook

Busan Premium Neck Shoulder Back Manual Therapy Care

₩35,131

View on Klook

Seasonable Busan Haeundae 1 1 Premium Aroma Head Spa

₩92,933

View on Klook

Mariage Hair Premium K Head Spa Styling in Haeundae Busan

₩55,206

View on Klook

Daegu Uniyuscent Perfume and Diffuser-Making One-Day Class

₩36,041

View on Klook

Busan Mother of Pearl Craft Class with Tea Ceremony

₩47,072

View on Klook

Daegu E-World Rental of Trendy School Uniforms

₩19,964

View on Klook

Ulsan Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

₩102,590

View on Klook

Daegu E World Busan Lotte World Shuttle Ticket from Busan Daegu

₩109,720

View on Klook

Pororo Aqua Village Water Park Ticket Gyeongju

₩28,036

View on Klook

Gyeongju UNESCO Key Heritage Sites Private Full-Day Tour

₩580,697

View on Klook

Gyeongju Silla Heritage Sites & Golden Night View Tour

₩77,297

View on Klook

Gyeongju Temples Heritage Full Day Experience

₩132,564

View on Klook

Busan Songjeong Beach Run Surf Seaside K Bbq Experience

₩115,431

View on Klook

Busan Tennis Lesson & Souvenir (Professional Coach Instruction)

₩64,924

View on Klook

Busan Haeundae One-Day Taekwondo Experience

₩76,838

View on Klook

Busan Gwangalli Surf Marine Surfing & Paddleboard Experience

₩35,131

View on Klook

[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Gyeongsangbuk-do Tour Pass – Southern Region

₩11,851

View on Klook

Gyeongju K-Beauty Premium Lash Lift Experience

₩62,821

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Yeongdeok

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Gyeongju Small-Group Market Tour and Korean Cooking Class

₩104,005

View on Klook

Korean Traditional Alcohol Brewing Tasting Class

₩60,225

View on Klook

Busan Yacht Dinner Cruise with K Food Live Music Haeundae

₩42,227

View on Klook

Busan Local Food Experience Korean Pancake Cooking

₩80,300

View on Klook

What to see in Yeongdeok after the race

Seeing Yeongdeok with the medal on

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

Pohang Yeongil Sunrise Bay Yacht Experience

₩45,169

View on Klook

Gyeongju, Korea’s Former Capital: Day Tour from Busan

₩62,969

View on Klook

Private Vehicle Tour of Gyeongju (Gyeongju & Surrounding Areas)

₩467,671

View on Klook

Gyeongju UNESCO Small Group Tour Pick-Up from Busan or Gyeongju (Max. 6 Pax)

₩120,796

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Yeongdeok 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 SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK

FAQ
When does SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 6, 2026.

How much is the SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 2027 entry fee?

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

How do I register for SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 2027?

Entry routes: First come, first served.

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 2027 offer?

Other. (From the 2026 edition)

What time should I arrive at the SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 2027 start area?

09:00 Gathering. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 2027 start?

Yeongdeok Daejin Beach. (From the 2026 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the SAND RUN IN YEONGDEOK 2027 start?

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

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