About 24th Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
The 24th Sangju Persimmon Marathon is held on November 15, 2026 at Sangju Citizens' Stadium in Gyeongbuk,
and consists of various events including 4.4km, 10km, half marathon, and the full marathon.
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.
24th Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon 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
7은짧게 1은길게Ran in 2025
“I ran the final 1 km almost on instinct.”
At the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon on November 16, 2025, the runner finished their tenth marathon in under 3 hours. They maintained their rhythm while enduring the uphill sections at 14 km and 28 km and the fatigue after 37 km. The runner wrote that the race was personally meaningful as it took place shortly before their 23rd wedding anniversary.
“I went over my target time by 2.92 seconds, but I was still reasonably satisfied lol”
After giving up several races due to injury, the runner took part in the 2025 Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon half marathon. As the runner had not fully recovered, the runner adjusted training intensity for several weeks and went to the race venue with members of the Cheongju Joa Marathon Club. The runner wrote that although they fell slightly short of their goal, they were satisfied with the result.
“I charged toward finish and finished with a time of 1 hour 48 minutes!”
The runner finished the 2025 Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon half marathon in 1 hour 48 minutes and set a personal best. After getting through the congestion on the narrow early section, the runner increased the pace after the turnaround and kept running to the finish despite discomfort in the muscles during the latter part. The runner wrote that the water stations, the volunteers' encouragement, and the post-race arrangements were satisfactory.
“It was a day when the meaning of “running together” mattered more than the time.”
The runner took part in the 2025 Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon half marathon with members of the Siheung Running Crew Track On and finished in 1 hour 33 minutes. The runner was not in good condition because of a business trip and lack of sleep, so instead of focusing on their time, they concentrated on running at a steady pace with their teammates. The runner wrote that the trip with the crew was meaningful.
“I ran a little farther after the finish to complete half marathon.”
At the 2025 Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon half marathon, the runner experienced congestion at the start and a loss of energy in the second half. The short ups and downs were not particularly difficult, but the runner noted that the camber on both sides of the road was disappointing. Since the distance felt short according to the runner's own measurement, the runner ran a little farther after the finish. Although the runner did not reach the goal, the runner was satisfied with the personal best.
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.
Departure·finish = Sangju Citizen’s Stadium (Road name: 24-7 Buksangju-ro, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do / Address: 474-1, Gyesan-dong, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do). 10 km return, in front of the Jungdeok signpost, half return towards Geumheun-ri (CP Gyeongcheonji No. 37), full return, one safety sign on the road (cotton tree) (15.5 km at the bottom of the road)
Field size
10,000 runners
Participant benefits
Finisher medal
Where and when to collect your 24th Sangju Dried Persimmon 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
10km/Half/Full Souvenirs (Sangju Dried Persimmons, Shine Muscat) can be exchanged on-site (souvenir exchange voucher will be sent) Delivery 5 days before the competition (however, it may change depending on circumstances) Courier delivery. 10km/Half/Full Souvenirs (Sangju Dried Persimmons, Shine Muscat) can be exchanged on-site (souvenir exchange voucher will be sent)
Courier delivery
Stations & transport near the venue
Getting to the start
No rail station within Sangju city center;
nearest practical access is by intercity/express bus to Sangju Bus Terminal, then a taxi or local bus to reach the stadium.
Effectively taxi-from-bus-terminal territory for a foreign runner since Sangju has no train station in town.
Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Sangju.
Total cost and budget for 24th Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon
