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Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) race photoNaju
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Republic of Korea from Seoul, Republic of Korea, CC BY-SA 2.0Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service, CC BY-SA 2.0
Race date May expected
May 2027
City · Distance
Naju · 4km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date May 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date May 23, 2026 · Entry ~ May 19, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) race photo
Republic of Korea from Seoul, Republic of Korea, CC BY-SA 2.0
Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) race photo
Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service, CC BY-SA 2.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The International Children's Marathon, held since 2011, is an event in which Entry fee is used entirely to help children in need around the world.

Every step you take can help change children's futures.

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.

Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) 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.

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.

YouTube

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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 Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) — 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

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) course map and elevation

The 4km I'll run

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

From the 2026 edition
City center · not the start line

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

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“Today, when we play together, we are one team!” “International Children’s Marathon” to run and help children around the world.

Please support the project to support children with migrant backgrounds and run with us!

What is the International Children's Marathon?

The International Children's Marathon has been held since 2011.

Entry fee This is an event where all proceeds are used for children in need around the world.

Each step you take changes the future of children.

11 cities nationwide (Seoul, Daejeon, Busan, Incheon, Changwon, Iksan, Naju, Ansan, Daegu, Pohang, Asan) May 2026 Asan Scheduled for October 2026

April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) ~ Closing date may vary by region and may be closed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deadlines by region can be checked in ‘Host region and number of participants’ at the bottom.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) 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

Getting to the start

No subway or metro system (Naju has no urban rail service)

Venue: Bitgaram Lake Park (77 Hosu-ro, Bitgaram-dong, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do).

Take city bus 700, 1160, or 2002, get off at 'Buyeong 1-danji' or 'Sagak National Pension Service' stop, then walk approximately 11–12 minutes —

based on general travel-information websites;

not specified on the official race website.

The official website (sc.or.kr/marathon) states: Naju race date May 23 (Sat), venue Bitgaram Lake Park, capacity 1,500 —

matching the database date (2026-05-23).

Getting to the finish

Same as start

Stations & transport near the venue

Korea uses the nationwide T-money rechargeable card for subways, buses, and even taxis in Naju and virtually every Korean city.

Cards are sold and topped up at convenience stores (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven) and subway station machines for a small card fee plus loaded value.

Contactless foreign bank cards generally do not work directly on Korean transit gates, so buy a physical T-money card on arrival;

base fares are around 1,400-1,500 KRW.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

In May, daytime temperatures rise quite a bit.

Dress lightly, bring a hat and sunscreen, and stay hydrated.

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

Naju is famous for Naju gomtang and Naju pear.

The Naju-eupseong area along the Yeongsangang River is also worth a look.

Times are local to Naju. 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.

Time for you, before and after the finish

8 experiences

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

Yeosu-Suncheon: Temple, Cable Car, K-Drama, Food 2D1N

₩582,520

View on Klook

Yeosu City & Local Village Full-Day Coastal Tour

₩108,958

View on Klook

Boseong Templestay & Yeosu Night View 2-Day 1-Night Private Tour

₩266,685

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Naju with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

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 Naju.

Total cost and budget for Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Naju runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju)

FAQ
When does Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in May 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, May 23, 2026.

What distances does Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Naju) 2027 offer?

Other. (From the 2026 edition)

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