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The 24th Cheongwon Life Rice Daecheong Lake Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KROct 17, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events

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Race date in 1 day: Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Cheongju · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: ₩45,000Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedMon, May 4, 2026 ~ Fri, June 12, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Run the 24th Cheongwon Life Rice Daecheong Lake Marathon with a running companion!

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 5

전성민Ran in 2025

“My time was poor, but I ran from start to finish.”

The runner took part in the 10K, let go of any pressure to chase a time, and ran from start to finish. Their body felt heavy and the ups and downs were tough, but the rain stopped midway, which kept things cool. The race was smoothly and warmly organised.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

기록은 저조했지만 처음부터 끝까지 뛰었다.

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파하하송송Ran in 2025

“I seriously considered quitting midway, but I’m so glad I didn’t give upㅠㅠ”

The runner took part in the 10K with a friend and sped up early to avoid the crowd, but ran out of energy. Wet shoes and inclines had them alternating between walking and running, but they finished. Afterward, they enjoyed getting their finisher medal engraved and a meal.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

진짜 중간에 그만둘까 생각도 엄청 했는데 포기하지 않길 잘했다ㅠㅠ

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제스Ran in 2025 · Finish time 1:00:30

“Even though I wasn't feeling well, I'm satisfied that I managed to finish,”

The runner ran the 10K at Cheongju Munui Sports Park and finished in 1:00:30. Rain, an early bottleneck, and foot pain slowed them after turnaround point, but they finished. The hills and the cold post-race meal were disappointing.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

컨디션이 좋지 않았는데도 완주했음에 만족하고,

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연Ran in 2025

“I ran too slowly at the beginning, so I didn't get a particularly good time, but it was my first time running 10 km without stopping, and that alone made me proud enough!”

As a group, the runners took part in the 10 km at Cheongju Munui Sports Park, and the runner finished without walking for the first time. The runner ran slowly at the beginning to match their fellow runners, then adjusted their pace independently. After finishing, the lines for finisher medals and snacks were long, making it difficult to rest.

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Original quote

처음에 너무 천천히 뛰어서 그리 좋은 기록이 나오지는 못했지만 10km를 쉬지 않고 뛴 건 처음이라 그것만으로도 충분히 대견했다!

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재미사냥꾼Ran in 2025 · Finish time 1:09:44

“After running hard and walking when needed, I successfully finished the 10K!”

After two and a half months of training, the runner completed the 10K in 1:09:44. The runner's stomach started hurting at 3K, so the runner alternated between walking and running, and the long uphill sections were difficult. The runner was pleased to finish faster than the goal, though the cold bibimbap on a chilly day was disappointing.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

열심히 뛰다 걷다보니 10km 완주 성공!

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We 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.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2025 Aerial view

두바퀴 로미 · Aerial view

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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 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.

First come, first served entry has closed

It ran May 4, 2026–Jun 12, 2026.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Registration history · The 2026 race opened entry on Mon, May 4, 2026

First come, first served

Online registration, first come, first served, on the race's official website

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:40

Time limit5 hours

Full marathon 5 hours · half marathon 3 hours · 10km 2 hours · 5km 1 hour

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

Event	Start	Time limit	Field size
Marathon42.195km	08:40	5h	800
Half21.0975km	08:50	3h	1,400
10K10km	09:00	2h	2,000
5K5km	09:00	1h	1,800

45,000 KRW
Based on full marathon (45,000 for 10km and up / 5km 25,000)

City center · not the start line

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

START

Munui Sports Park

Runners start · local time — (full) · 08:50 (half marathon) · 09:00 (10km·5km)

The 24th Cheongwon Life Rice Daecheongho Marathon lets you feel the beautiful scenery and local charm of North Chungcheong Province!

Many races are held alongside local festivals, so there's plenty to see and eat.

A friendly running mate to share the joy of finishing and tour the local landmarks with is waiting for you on Pacers.

Field size: 6,000 places, first come, first served (marathon 800 · half marathon 1,400 · 10km 2,000 · 5km 1,800)
Organizer: Cheongju Sports Council, MBC Chungbuk, K-water

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

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

The Packet Pickup method of the Cheongwon Life Rice Daecheong Lake Marathon has not been announced.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startCheongju Express Bus Terminal — connect via an intercity bus toward Munui-myeon.
Getting to the finishThe finish is at the same venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Cheongju Express Bus Terminal — connect via an intercity bus toward Munui-myeon.

Assembly and the start are at Munui Sports Park in Munui-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Daecheongho (Daecheong Lake). Runners gather at 8:40 am on Saturday, 17 October 2026. By public bus, departures from Cheongju Express Bus Terminal run from 6:05 am to 7:37 am and arrive in Munui-myeon about 1 hour later.

Note that Cheongwon was merged into Cheongju in 2014, but the race name retains the old branding.

Map

Getting to the finish

The finish is at the same venue, Munui Sports Park. No separate transport information for the finish area was found.

The course finishes back at Munui Sports Park, the same location as the start.

Map

Road closures

Race day (10/17), 08:00–14:00: traffic restrictions along the marathon course

Start shuttle

The official site refers to a shuttle bus guide page, but the content has not been populated. Contact the organizer at 043-279-8029 for exact routes and times.

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.

October mornings get quite chilly.

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

Because this race has full marathon, pushing your pace too hard early is the biggest risk.

Start slower than your goal pace and save some strength for the second half.

The Daecheong Lake area in Cheongju is famous as a scenic driving course, and Sangdangsanseong Fortress and Cheongnamdae are worth a visit.

Times are local to Cheongju. 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.

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The 24th Cheongwon Life Rice Daecheong Lake Marathon

About The 24th Cheongwon Life Rice Daecheong Lake Marathon — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run