About 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the completion of Andong Dam, this is a combined cultural festival that pairs riverside running in Andong with K-pop content,
letting attendees experience running, performances, and a local market all in one place.
Around 20,000 domestic and international participants are expected.
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.
2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong 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.
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See it on video, feel it through their stories.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong course map and elevation
Your 21.1km
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.
Event
Start
Time limit
Half21.0975km
08:30
3h
10K10km
08:30
2h
69,000 KRW Star Run Pass 69,000 KRW (K-Star Run 10km or half marathon) / All-in-One Pass 109,000 KRW (K-Star Run + Rail Walk + Music Festa) / Rail Walk Pass 59,000 KRW (Rail Walk + Music Festa)
not the start line
We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.
K-Star Run Competition Venue = Andong Talchum Park (Wolyeong Garamgil Rail Walk is at the old Andong Station, SBS Music Festa is at Andong Citizen’s Stadium)
Organizer
Pewit Co., Ltd.
Participant benefits
Timing chip
Finisher medal
Event T-shirt
Where and when to collect your 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong 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
Change of address is possible only until Saturday, October 3rd. Before the competition (sent approximately 1 week before the competition, shipping costs borne by the organizer) Delivery by courier (address entered when applying for participation) No on-site pickup. Change of address is possible only until Saturday, October 3rd.
K-Star Run (half/10km) starts/finishes at Andong Talchum Park; overall festival spans the Andong Dam waterside area and Andong Civic Stadium. No direct rail station at venue — nearest hubs are Andong Station (KTX/Jungang Line) and Andong Intercity Bus Terminal, each ~10-min taxi/local bus ride.
K-Star Run assembly 8:30 AM at Andong Talchum Park for half marathon and 10km categories.
Getting to the finish
Finish is also at Andong Talchum Park, same as start.
Frequently asked questions about 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong
FAQ
When does 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong take place?
It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Andong, South Korea.
How much is the 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong entry fee?
From ₩49,000, depending on the event and registration period.
What distances does 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong offer?
Half · 10K.
What time does 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong start?
The race starts at 08:30.
What time should I arrive at the 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong start area?
07:30 Gather at Andong Mask Dance Park.
Where does 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong start?
Andong Talchum Park.
What is the 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong course like?
K-Star Run Competition Venue = Andong Talchum Park (Wolyeong Garamgil Rail Walk is at the old Andong Station, SBS Music Festa is at Andong Citizen’s Stadium)
Where does 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong finish?
Andong Citizen’s Stadium.
Where can I book a hotel near the 2026 SBS Run & Music Festival in Andong start?
You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Andong in the STAY section of this page.
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