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Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race photo
Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race photo
Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race photo
Suncheon
KR
Bernard Gagnon · CC0Steve46814, CC BY-SA 3.0Steve46814, CC BY-SA 3.0Steve46814, CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date Jul expected
July 2027
City · Distance
Suncheon · 10km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date July 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Jul 25, 2026 · Entry Jul 9, 2026 ~ Jul 17, 2026
Race info page ↗D-day as of Oct 19, 2026
Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race photo
Bernard Gagnon · CC0
Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race photo
Steve46814, CC BY-SA 3.0
Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race photo
Steve46814, CC BY-SA 3.0
Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race photo
Steve46814, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The Suncheonman National Garden Challenge Garden Run is a special running event held at the world-renowned Suncheonman National Garden.

Runners take in the vitality of nature as they run against a backdrop of lush green lawns and meticulously landscaped garden hills.

The total prize purse is ₩2,000,000.

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.

Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run 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.

Course preview

달려라환 · Course preview

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run — 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.

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

Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run course map and elevation

Your 10km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
City center · not the start line

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

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo subway (Suncheon has no metro system).
  • Transit cardThe Suncheonman National Garden Challenge Garden Run is held at Suncheonman National Garden in Suncheon,…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No subway (Suncheon has no metro system). The nearest option is city bus routes 66/67/101 from Suncheon Station or Suncheon Bus Terminal to the 'National Garden (East Gate)' stop, ~21–30 min ride.

Start/finish venue is Suncheonman Bay National Garden, East Gate/East Garden area, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — National Garden East Gate bus stop

Loop course finishing at the same East Gate area.

Map

Transit card

The Suncheonman National Garden Challenge Garden Run is held at Suncheonman National Garden in Suncheon, reachable via Suncheon Station and local city buses. Use a T-money or Cashbee card for buses, sold at convenience stores near the station; there is no subway system in Suncheon.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

This is a midsummer race, so heat and humidity are major factors.

Even with an early start, do not skip aid stations and avoid chasing an unrealistic time.

The distance is short and manageable, but avoid going out too fast (over-pace) early and a finish is well within reach.

Suncheon’s top attractions include Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, famous for its reed fields, and Suncheon Bay National Garden.

Jjanggttungeotang is a local specialty.

Times are local to Suncheon. 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.

Daegu Head Spa: K-Beauty Scalp Care & Water Relaxation

₩149,993

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Busan–Jinju Local Food & Brewery Day Tour

₩275,754

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Yeosu City & Local Village Full-Day Coastal Tour

₩108,958

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Busan Gukje Market Biff Square Half Day Local Food Experience

₩79,954

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Hotels near the Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run 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.

Daegu Head Spa: K-Beauty Scalp Care & Water Relaxation

₩149,993

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K Beauty Head Spa Hair Cut Near Gimhae Airport

₩106,778

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Busan Premium Healing Massage Experience (K-lounge)

₩56,418

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Cell Club By Itzelfia Busan Station Scalp Facial Cell Care Ritual

₩80,300

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Busan Lumora Spa: Premium Body & Crown Wellness Ritual

₩117,934

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Monad Busan Head Spa Waterfall Therapy K Beauty Scalp Care

₩150,562

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Daegu Uniyuscent Perfume and Diffuser-Making One-Day Class

₩36,041

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Busan Mother of Pearl Craft Class with Tea Ceremony

₩47,072

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Daegu E-World Rental of Trendy School Uniforms

₩19,964

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Busan Luggage Delivery Service: From/To Busan KTX Station, Gimhae Airport, Busan International Port and Hotels

₩25,094

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Busan Luggage Services by LuggAgent (To/From Gimhae Airport(PUS)/Busan Downtown)

₩30,459

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Daegu Nature Park Zoo Garden Christmas Seasonal Package

₩7,961

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From Daegu: Gyeongju UNESCO Highlights at 7 Sites and Bulguksa Temple Tour

₩495,764

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Busan Yeongdo Mt Bongnaesan Night Hike with Korean Snacks

₩72,339

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Busan Yeongdo Bongnaesan Half Day Private Hiking Tour

₩447,706

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Busan Bongnaesan Huinnyeoul Culture Village Half Day Small Group Trekking

₩55,206

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Busan Gwangalli Beach Sup Experience Paddleboarding

₩35,131

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Busan Gwangalli Surf Marine Surfing & Paddleboard Experience

₩35,131

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Yeosu-Suncheon: Temple, Cable Car, K-Drama, Food 2D1N

₩582,520

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Boseong Templestay & Yeosu Night View 2-Day 1-Night Private Tour

₩266,685

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Where runners eat in Suncheon

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Busan–Jinju Local Food & Brewery Day Tour

₩275,754

View on Klook

Busan Gukje Market Biff Square Half Day Local Food Experience

₩79,954

View on Klook

Jagalchi Market & Bupyeong Kkangtong Market Half-Day Local Food & Small-Group Tour

₩72,167

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Cook Taste Authentic Local Flavors of Korea in Busan

₩119,238

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Korean Cooking Class: Marinated Salmon with Korean Sauce

₩176,348

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Korean Traditional Alcohol Brewing Tasting Class

₩60,225

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What to see in Suncheon after the race

Seeing Suncheon with the medal on

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

Yeosu City & Local Village Full-Day Coastal Tour

₩108,958

View on Klook

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival & Sacheon Day Tour (from Busan)

₩77,356

View on Klook

Jinju Seungseon Village & Jinju Fortress Cultural Day Tour

₩253,307

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Busan to Tongyeong Cable Car & Najeonchilgi Lacquerware Craft Day Tour

₩171,979

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Busan Private Full Day Shore Excursion City Highlights

₩142,082

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Busan Hwangnyeongsan Gamcheon Culture Village Half Day Night Photography Tour

₩60,225

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

Total cost and budget for Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Suncheon runners' room

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Frequently asked questions about Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run

FAQ
When does Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in July 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, July 25, 2026.

When does registration for Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Thu, July 9, 2026.

What distances does Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run 2027 offer?

10K.

What time does Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where can I book a hotel near the Suncheon Bay National Garden Challenge Run 2027 start?

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

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