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 2026 Seoul Open Marathon is held on October 5, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, featuring the 10km and half marathon events.
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.
“I think racing is way more fun than running alone, haha.”
Wani reached the finish of the Seoul Open Marathon 5km in 26 minutes, meeting the first-race goal of finishing without walking. Running alongside others for the final 2km provided a boost, and the open views of the Han River added to the joy of running together.
Quoted from the original · translated
혼자 달릴 때보다 마라톤이 훨 재밌는 듯ㅋㅋ
Read the original on 디시인사이드 마라톤 갤러리We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
러너스캠
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
Apply online on the official website
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
Half 2 hours 30 minutes · 10km 1 hour 40 minutes (based on departure time)
The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.
60,000 KRW
Half course 80,000 KRW / 10km course 60,000 KRW
Runners start · local time — 07:30 departure
Departure point - The main road in front of Gwanghwamun Square (planned) / Arrival point - Mugyo-ro (Meeting point and course may change)
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
The pickup procedure for the Seoul Open Marathon’s Packet Pickup has not been announced.
Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 9 leads directly to Gwanghwamun Square
City confirmed as Seoul (Jongno-gu).
Start is Gwanghwamun Square (tentative).
Assembly from 07:30.
No parking at the start — public transit required.
Date confirmed Monday, 2026-10-05.
Exit 9 of Gwanghwamun Station serves the plaza most directly.
Gwanghwamun Square area (same access)
No separate finish-area transit detail found; expect road closures.
No shuttle found;
organizer guidance is to use public transit since parking is unavailable at the venue.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
Please bring bib and timing chip and the dedicated storage bag you received by courier in advance to the event venue.
The chip is attached after bib, so check the attachment status when you receive the item, and contact the organizing committee if there are any problems.
Chips will not be reissued on site, and disposable chips do not need to be returned after the game.
When leaving your luggage, you can only use the storage locker provided by the competition.
Since plastic bags are not provided on site and other packaging bags are not accepted, it is recommended to bring a change of clothes in your own bag.
Once you have completed your storage, please follow the on-site placard to your assigned departure group location.
If you move to the previous group and start, you will be disqualified, so you must look at your assignment and rally.
The organizer's announcement is that the start will be on the main street in front of Gwanghwamun Square, and the final will be on Mugyo-ro.
Please decide the route to collect your luggage and the place to meet your companions according to the venue information.
Sports drink and bottled water are provided at the course beverage station and the final aid station, and an emergency center is also operated at the final.
If you need assistance while traveling, please contact an authorized course representative for guidance.
Times are local to Seoul. 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 · Venue 251m
Map₩106,710
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MapRoyal Palace/Palace · Venue 556m
MapHotel · Venue 450m
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MapDistances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
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MapShilla Stay · Venue 374m
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MapGuest House · Venue 657m
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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
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View on GetYourGuideA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.
Korean Restaurant · Venue 289m
MapChinese Restaurant · Venue 386m
MapTonkatsu/Udon · Venue 298m
MapKorean Restaurant · Venue 401m
MapGukbap Restaurant · Venue 426m
MapWestern Restaurant · Venue 107m
MapMeat/Grill · Venue 217m
MapThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.
Royal Palace/Palace · Venue 556m
MapTourist Attraction · Venue 1.2km
MapGate · Venue 373m
MapShrine/Altar · Venue 1.6km
MapMountain · Venue 2.2km
MapStream · Venue 412m
MapPlaza · Venue 0m
MapBe the first runner
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It takes place on Mon, October 5, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea.
Entry routes: Online registration.
Registration is handled on the official website.
The main event costs ₩80,000.
Half 2 hours 30 minutes · 10km 1 hour 40 minutes (based on departure time).
Half · 10K.
The race starts at 07:30 departure.
Main road in front of Gwanghwamun Square.
Mugyo-ro.
Registration runs from Fri, April 24, 2026 to Sun, May 10, 2026.
You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Seoul in the STAY section of this page.