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SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KROct 24, 202610km · 5km
Race date in 10 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Sejong · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
₩50,000Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedFri, July 31, 2026 ~ Fri, October 23, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Sejong Run 26, hosted by the Sejong Special Self-Governing City Athletics Federation,

is a marathon taking place on October 24, 2026, at the Urban Festival Plaza in Sejong Central Park.

The event offers 5km and 10km races, with a separate civil servant discount Entry fee.

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.

SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS — 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.

Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Fri, July 31, 2026

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS course map and elevation

Your 10km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00

The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.

EventStart
10K10km09:00
5K5km09:20

50,000 KRW
General 10KM 50,000 / 5KM 40,000 · Civil servant (@korea.kr·go.kr certified, applicant + 1 accompanying person) 10KM 40,000 / 5KM 30,000

START

Sejong Central Park

Start · Google Maps
Original course map · sejongrun26.com

Runners start · local time — Departure at 09:00 (10km, 10-minute intervals for groups A and B) / 09:20 (5km, single group)

START & FINISH = City Festival Ground. 10KM Boost Course: City Festival Ground → Ieung Bridge → Sejong Intersection → National Sejong Arboretum → City Festival Ground. 5KM Connect Course: City Festival Ground → Ieung Bridge → City Festival Ground

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 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

Naver Works race packs will be sent two weeks prior to the event to the address provided upon application.
2 weeks before event
Naver Works race packs will be sent two weeks prior to the event to the address provided upon application. No on-site registration

No on-site registration

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startVenue is Sejong Central Park, City Festival Ground.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Venue is Sejong Central Park, City Festival Ground. Sejong has no subway/rail transit; access via city's BRT system (routes B0/B2/B4/B5/B6/B7) to the Government Complex/Sejong Terminal area, then local bus or taxi to Sejong Central Park.

Plan on BRT + taxi/bus, or direct taxi from Osong KTX Station (~20-30 min) or Sejong Bus Terminal.

Getting to the finish

Course is a loop from the City Festival Ground via Ieungdari Bridge, Sejong intersection, and National Sejong Arboretum, returning to the same venue.

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.

Mornings in October can be quite cold.

Bring an extra layer to wear while waiting at the start, and if you're racing in short sleeves, use arm sleeves to stay warm early on.

The distance is short, so it isn't demanding — just avoid an early over pace and you'll finish comfortably.

Sejong is well-equipped with Sejong Lake Park, the largest artificial lake in Korea, and the Geumgang River Trail.

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 SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
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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

View on Klook

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

View on Klook

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 SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS

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 SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS

FAQ
When does SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Sejong, South Korea.

How much is the SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs ₩50,000.

What distances does SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 2026 offer?

10K · 5K.

What time should I arrive at the SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 2026 start area?

Recommended arrival 07:30;

enter the start area at least 30 minutes before the start.

Where does SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 2026 start?

Sejong Central Park.

When does registration for SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 2026 open?

Registration runs from Fri, July 31, 2026 to Fri, October 23, 2026.

Where can I book a hotel near the SEJONG RUN 26 with NAVER WORKS 2026 start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Sejong in the STAY section of this page.

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