The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
The 2nd Sejong Special Self-Governing City National Marathon is a national-scale event held at Sejong Special Self-Governing City Civic Stadium.
Participants gather at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
The program includes the 10 km health course event and 5 km open and student divisions.
Anyone aged 8 or older, regardless of gender, may participate.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
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.
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.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
The 2026 race opened entry on Sat, June 20, 2026
We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
10km 2 hours 5km 1 hour
The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.
55,000 KRW
10km 55,000 / 5km general 50,000 / 5km student 45,000
We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.
Runners start · local time — Departure at 09:30 / 09:40 (5km)
Competition venue = Sejong Special Self-Governing Citizen’s Stadium (departure after gathering at the competition venue). 10km Health course / 5km General Division / 5km Student Division
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
Information about Packet Pickup has not yet been announced.
Domestic races typically announce delivery 1–2 weeks before race day or race-day pickup, so check the official registration notice.
Bib and timing chip will be sent by mail
Sejong has no subway/rail system; access is by Sejong city bus (BS series/BRT) or intercity bus into Sejong Bus Terminal followed by local bus/taxi. No public transit rail option exists in Sejong; taxi or local bus from Sejong terminal is the practical option.
Finish presumed at same civic stadium as start.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
November mornings are chilly.
Bring a light outer layer or thermal wrap for the wait before the start, but keep your race kit light.
The distance is short and not especially demanding, but take care not to over pace early on and you should be well placed to finish.
Sejong is home to Sejong Lake Park, Korea's largest artificial lake, as well as well-developed walking trails along the Geumgang River.
Times are local to Sejong. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Hotel · 1.7km
View on Booking.com₩325,073
View on Klook₩37,554
View on Klook₩100,375
View on KlookHotel · 2.4km
View on Booking.com₩243,955
View on GetYourGuide₩99,341
View on KlookDistances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
Hotel · 1.7km
View on Booking.comHotel · 2.4km
View on Booking.comAccommodation · 1.4km
View on Booking.comAccommodation · 2.7km
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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
₩325,073
View on Klook₩243,955
View on GetYourGuide₩32,462
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View on Klook₩16,960
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View on GetYourGuide₩147,329
View on GetYourGuide₩59,916
View on Klook₩86,734
View on GetYourGuide₩31,098
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View on Klook₩138,967
View on Klook₩79,088
View on Klook₩180,000
View on GetYourGuide₩50,000
View on Klook₩76,319
View on KlookA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.
₩37,554
View on Klook₩99,341
View on Klook₩125,469
View on Klook₩94,145
View on Klook₩103,767
View on GetYourGuide₩85,319
View on Klook₩100,375
View on KlookThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.
₩100,375
View on Klook₩139,912
View on Klook₩65,071
View on Klook₩140,871
View on Klook₩141,124
View on GetYourGuide₩221,371
View on GetYourGuide₩114,000
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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 ↗It takes place on Sun, November 15, 2026 in Sejong, South Korea.
10km 2 hours 5km 1 hour.
10K.
08:00 Gathering.
Sejong Special Self-Governing City Civic Stadium.
Registration runs from Sat, June 20, 2026 to Thu, July 30, 2026.