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2nd Sejong City National Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRNov 15, 202610km
Race date in 34 days
Nov 15, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Sejong · 10km
Entry fee
₩55,000From the 2025 edition
Status
ClosedSat, June 20, 2026 ~ Thu, July 30, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2nd Sejong City National Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

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.

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.

2nd Sejong City National Marathon 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.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 2nd Sejong City National Marathon — 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 2025 edition
Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Sat, June 20, 2026

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

2nd Sejong City National Marathon course map and elevation

Your 10km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:30
Time limit2 hours
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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

City center · not the start line

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

START

Sejong Special Self-Governing City Civic Stadium

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

Field size
3,000 people
Organizer
Sejong Special Self-Governing City Athletics Federation
Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

Where and when to collect your 2nd Sejong City National 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

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startSejong has no subway/rail system; access is by Sejong city bus (BS series/BRT) or intercity bus into Sejong…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

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.

Getting to the finish

Finish presumed at same civic stadium as start.

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.

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.

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.

Luxury Spa at Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel, Songdo

₩325,073

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Hello Kitty Madeleine Baking Class in Suwon

₩37,554

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Suwon Join-in Day Tour: Journey Through Time to Hwaseong Fortress

₩100,375

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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Food Half-Day Private Tour

₩99,341

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Hotels near the 2nd Sejong City National Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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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.

Luxury Spa at Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel, Songdo

₩325,073

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Park Habio Water Kingdom Water Park & Jjimjil Spa Admission Ticket

₩32,462

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Seoul Premium Head Spa & Anti-Aging Skincare (Designed by a K-Beauty Doctor)

₩93,282

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Seoul Jamsil Onhue Spa – Premium Skin & Body Care

₩102,645

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Yeongyongguk Korean Medicine Spa Treatment

₩109,005

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Seoul Jamsil Lotte Tower Eco Jardin: Stem Cell Scalp Spa Experience

₩49,998

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Slow Seoul Riverside Walking Mindful Tarot Reading

₩48,803

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Daegu Uniyuscent Perfume and Diffuser-Making One-Day Class

₩36,041

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Incheon International Airport Lounge Pass (ICN)

₩36,689

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Klia Ekspres Arex Airport Express Train Ticket

₩27,517

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Incheon|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Incheon International Airport

₩51,171

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Incheon International Airport Martina Gold Lounge (ICN T2)

₩48,457

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Yongsan Refresh Lounge Shower Rest Luggage Storage Pass

₩10,037

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Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩14,537

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Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩17,998

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Klook Exclusive K-Buddhism Heritage & Culture Tour: Temple, Meditation & UNESCO Site

₩199,884

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Suwon Life Sports Water Park Admission Ticket at the Extra-Large Multipurpose Leisure Complex

₩16,960

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Daejeon One-Day Freediving Class Experience

₩59,916

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K Craft Diy Weave A Traditional Cord for Your Mini Pouch Bag

₩26,651

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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Gwangmyeong Cave UNESCO Day Tour (Departing from Seoul)

₩99,937

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Suwon Lumiere Perfume Create Your Own Perfume

₩35,131

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K Beauty Personal Color Analysis Experience in Incheon

₩200,923

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Korea Spiritual Astrology Consultation to Discover Your True Destiny

₩87,914

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Paradise City Theme Park Wonderbox Ticket Incheon

₩19,556

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Incheon Ganghwa Luge, Rail Bike & Seagull Feeding Day Tour

₩79,088

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Blood, Tears and Independence: Korea's Dark Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

₩76,319

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Where runners eat in Sejong

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Hello Kitty Madeleine Baking Class in Suwon

₩37,554

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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Food Half-Day Private Tour

₩99,341

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Makgeolli: Korean Traditional Liquor Making Experience

₩94,145

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Make Your Own Korean Dessert A K Pop Fantasy Dessert Experience

₩85,319

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K-Food Cooking Class: Make Classic Korean Dishes Yourself

₩100,375

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What to see in Sejong after the race

Seeing Sejong with the medal on

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

Suwon Join-in Day Tour: Journey Through Time to Hwaseong Fortress

₩100,375

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Seoul Suwon Hwaseong Full-Day Tour (Stadium & Meal Included)

₩139,912

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K-Drama in Suwon Hwaseong Day Tour from Seoul

₩140,871

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Total cost and budget for 2nd Sejong City National Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 2nd Sejong City National Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Sejong runners' room

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Frequently asked questions about 2nd Sejong City National Marathon

FAQ
When does 2nd Sejong City National Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 15, 2026 in Sejong, South Korea.

What is the time limit for 2nd Sejong City National Marathon 2026?

10km 2 hours 5km 1 hour.

What distances does 2nd Sejong City National Marathon 2026 offer?

10K.

What time should I arrive at the 2nd Sejong City National Marathon 2026 start area?

08:00 Gathering.

Where does 2nd Sejong City National Marathon 2026 start?

Sejong Special Self-Governing City Civic Stadium.

When does registration for 2nd Sejong City National Marathon 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sat, June 20, 2026 to Thu, July 30, 2026.

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