The YTN Seoul Tour Marathon is a tourism-focused event that connects Seoul’s historic landmarks and downtown roads through running.
The organizer, YTN, describes it as a sports-tourism event designed to promote public health and introduce Seoul to audiences in Korea and abroad.
Half marathon and the 11 km race are held together,
allowing participants to experience central Seoul’s buildings and streets along major roads normally used by traffic.
Course includes Sungnyemun Gate and Heunginjimun Gate.
Historic city gates and today’s business and commercial districts appear along the same running route, presenting Seoul’s old and modern city life in sequence.
According to YTN’s on-site coverage, the course passes through Euljiro and the Cheonggyecheon area before finishing on Mugyo-ro,
while half marathon uses the turnaround section near Dongdaemun Station and toward Yongdu Station.
Because the race distances differ, the section covered around Cheonggyecheon also varies.
Experience programs for participants and residents take place alongside the race.
Public-interest programs have also been added, including a campaign to prevent drug misuse with the participation of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
The organizer broadcasts the event live, showing both the start and the running through downtown.
It is a timed race designed to let participants experience Seoul’s streets and on-site programs together.
The word “Tour” in the event name reflects the fact that major landmarks are connected in person by course.
