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Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRNov 22, 202610km · 5km
YouTube · 런코리아 RUNKOREA
Race date in 39 days
Nov 22, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Seoul · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
₩55,000Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedMon, August 31, 2026 ~ Wed, September 30, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 'Smile Run: A Brighter World for Everyone' marathon, hosted by the Korean Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness,

will be held on November 22, 2026, at the Culture Plaza of Yeouido Park in Seoul.

It offers 5km and 10km events, with each Entry fee priced at 50,000 won.

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.

Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 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.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

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 Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World — 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 Mon, August 31, 2026

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World course map and elevation

Your 10km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
EventStartTime limit
10K10km07:301h30m
5K5km07:301h
START

Yeouido Park Cultural Center, Seoul

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Yeouido Park Culture Plaza area

Field size
5,000 runners
Organizer
ZEISS, TV Chosun, Korea Sports Council for the Disabled (hosted by Run Korea)
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

Where and when to collect your Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 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.

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Yeouido Station or Yeouinaru Station (Yeouido Station, Seoul Subway Lines 5/9, or Yeouinaru Station, Line 5)

Venue is Yeouido Park Culture Plaza in Seoul. Directly walkable from Yeouido/Yeouinaru subway stations.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location (Yeouido Park)

Finish is at the same park plaza.

Map
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
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 are chilly in November.

Bring a throwaway layer or a plastic poncho to stay warm while you wait for the start, and run in light clothing.

The distance is short, so it isn't too demanding;

as long as you don't go out faster than your pace early on, you'll finish comfortably.

Times are local to Seoul. 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.

Korean Sauna & Massage Experience in Seoul

₩140,099

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Seoul Solo Dining Reservations Dine Like A Local Jason K Table

₩1,211

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Suwon Private Tour: Day & Night Experience (with Photographer Option)

₩348,197

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Beauty Aesthetic Seoul: Premium K-Beauty Traveler Wellness

₩180,027

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Gwangjang Market Jongno Gu Half Day Local Food Wine Tasting Tour

₩160,600

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Hotels near the Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World start line in Seoul

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.

Korean Sauna & Massage Experience in Seoul

₩140,099

View on Klook

Beauty Aesthetic Seoul: Premium K-Beauty Traveler Wellness

₩180,027

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Seoul Myeongdong Dream Esthe Body Massage & K-Beauty Facial

₩69,961

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Seoul: The Hanoi Foot & Body Massage Course in Myeongdong

₩110,412

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A3 Myeongdong Women-Only Private Body Scrub Spa

₩105,119

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Luxury Swiss Perfection Facial & Body Spa: L’Escape Hotel Myeongdong

₩198,047

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Slow Seoul Riverside Walking Mindful Tarot Reading

₩48,803

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Private Vehicle Charter Tour from Seoul (Customized Seoul & Surrounding Areas)

₩360,134

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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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Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩12,114

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Seoul Private Premium Buddhist Temple Journey Michelin Dining

₩199,884

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Seoul Unesco Palaces Half Day Cultural Experience with Hanbok

₩61,782

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Seoul Inwangsan Night View Cycling & Hiking Private Tour

₩65,286

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Seoul Ceramic Plate Marbling Workshop & Experience

₩120,006

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Seoul Korean Classroom Studio YouTube & TikTok Filming

₩42,686

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Seoul Han River Tubester Rental Boat Picnic Package

₩87,049

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Seoul Cheonggyecheon Stream & Han River Small-Group E-Bike Tour

₩52,053

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Easy Night Hike with Seoul Night Views and Riverside Scenery

₩88,049

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Professional Korean Interpretation Service

₩199,831

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Airport Journey with a Private Premium Shopping & Culture Curator

₩932,936

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Best Kpop Dance Class in Myeongdong Seoul Photos Video

₩66,974

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Kind Global Myeongdong Personalized K Beauty Skin Treatment

₩54,168

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Bukchon Hanboknam Hanbok Rental & Photo Shoot

₩19,037

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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 Seoul

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Seoul Solo Dining Reservations Dine Like A Local Jason K Table

₩1,211

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Gwangjang Market Jongno Gu Half Day Local Food Wine Tasting Tour

₩160,600

View on Klook

Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village Half Day Private Brewery Food Tour

₩267,724

View on Klook

Seoul Namdaemun: Private Shopping Concierge & Street Food Tour

₩317,195

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Seoul Vegan Michelin Temple 3 Hour Small Group Tour

₩262,359

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10 Korean Food Tastings from Traditional Markets to Modern Cuisine

₩180,848

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What to see in Seoul after the race

Seeing Seoul with the medal on

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

Suwon Private Tour: Day & Night Experience (with Photographer Option)

₩348,197

View on Klook

Seoul City Tour Bus Seoul Trip Center Palaces Course Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour Seoul

₩26,478

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Changgyeonggung Palace Half-Day Guided History Tour

₩40,150

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Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Seoul.

Total cost and budget for Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Seoul runners' room

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 ↗

Frequently asked questions about Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World

FAQ
When does Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 22, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea.

How much is the Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 2026 entry fee?

From ₩55,000, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 2026 offer?

10K · 5K.

What time does Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 2026 start?

Yeouido Park Cultural Center, Seoul.

Where does Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 2026 finish?

Yeouido Park Culture Plaza area.

When does registration for Smile Run: Together for a Brighter World 2026 open?

Registration runs from Mon, August 31, 2026 to Wed, September 30, 2026.

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