PACERTRIP CITY EDITIONKR / RACE GUIDE
The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon race photo

The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRSeptember 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Cheolwon · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
₩50,000From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 5, 2026 · Entry Feb 2, 2026 ~ Apr 5, 2026 · Entry fee ₩50,000 · Start 09:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon is a historic sporting event held on September 5, 2026, starting at Goseokjeong in Cheorwon County,

Gangwon Province, and running through areas near the DMZ in a tribute to the hope for peace.

Events include the full marathon, half marathon, and 10km races, along with the Cosmos 10-ri Trail Walking event.

All participants receive local specialties, including 3kg of Cheorwon Odae rice.

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.

The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 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.

YouTube

위즈런

View on YouTube

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 The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon — 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.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limit5 hours
Show more

DMZFull 5 hours · DMZHalf 3 hours · 10Km 1 hour 30 minutes

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

50,000 KRW
DMZFull 50,000 KRW / DMZHalf 45,000 KRW / 10Km 40,000 KRW / Cosmos 10-ri Road Walk 30,000 KRW

City center · not the start line

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

FINISH

Goseokjeong Pavilion

Finish · Google Maps
Original course map · img.raceplan.co.kr

Runners start · local time — Start at 09:00 (listed for all events)

Start/finish = Goseokjeong (assembly point). DMZFull: Goseokjeong ▶ Jangheung-ri ▶ Odeok 3, 4, 6-ri ▶ Wolha Junction ▶ Gwanjeon-ri Checkpoint ▶ National Route 3 ▶ Dongsong Reservoir ▶ Yangji-ri Checkpoint ▶ Pilseung Firing Range ▶ (Old) Yangji-ri Checkpoint ▶ Daewi-ri Checkpoint ▶ Odeok 7-ri farm road ▶ Jangheung 1 Intersection ▶ Goseokjeong. DMZHalf runners take a shuttle bus from the venue to Woljeong-ri Station and start there (boarding 07:30–08:30)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 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 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

May be handed out on site if your address is unconfirmed or after the final registration deadline
Delivery by courier to the address provided at the time of application (delivery fee borne by the organizer)

Delivery by courier to the address provided at the time of application

delivery fee borne by the organizer

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — Cheorwon has no passenger rail service in this area and very limited local bus service;…
  • Getting to the finishNo public transit — same rural venue
  • Transit cardThe Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon is held in rural Cheorwon county near the DMZ, with no subway…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — Cheorwon has no passenger rail service in this area and very limited local bus service; a car is the practical way to reach Goseokjeong. Regional buses run to Cheorwon's bus terminal but not directly to the venue.

Full marathon starts and finishes at Goseokjeong, Jangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do — a scenic riverside pavilion area. Half marathon starts at Woljeongni Station DMZ Peace Culture Plaza and finishes at Goseokjeong.

Getting to the finish

No public transit — same rural venue

Finish for all distances is Goseokjeong.

Transit card

The Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon is held in rural Cheorwon county near the DMZ, with no subway or intercity rail directly serving the venue. There is no dedicated transit card system relevant here; most participants arrive by chartered bus, rental car, or organized shuttle from Seoul, and local buses (where available) accept T-money or cash.

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.

September mornings are cool, but the midday sun is strong.

Bring a light layer to shed before the start, plus a hat.

Because this race includes a full marathon, going out too fast (over pace) is the biggest danger.

Start more conservatively than your target pace and save energy for the second half.

Times are local to Cheolwon. 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.

Seoul Lavish Spa: Premium K-Beauty & Customized Body Wellness

₩120,006

View on Klook

Korean Cooking Class with A Culinary Competition Chef

₩189,847

View on Klook

Sanjeong Lake + Art Valley + Jaein Waterfall Tour (From Seoul)

₩78,047

View on Klook

Style Consulting & Premium Scalp Head Spa (Mariem Hair & Head Spa)

₩65,922

View on Klook

Seoul: Understanding Korea Through Tea, Desserts, and Culture

₩49,902

View on Klook

Meeting with North Korean Defectors at the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) / Gamaksan Suspension Bridge

₩66,996

View on Klook

The Bell Spa Seoul: Traditional Korean Premium Spa & Massage

₩149,993

View on Klook

Time for you, before and after the finish

View all →

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Seoul Lavish Spa: Premium K-Beauty & Customized Body Wellness

₩120,006

View on Klook

Style Consulting & Premium Scalp Head Spa (Mariem Hair & Head Spa)

₩65,922

View on Klook

The Bell Spa Seoul: Traditional Korean Premium Spa & Massage

₩149,993

View on Klook

A3 Nature Dongdaemun Private Body Scrub Spa

₩119,076

View on Klook

Seoul Tree Head Spa (Scalp Care & Body Relaxation)

₩65,960

View on Klook

Beauty Aesthetic Seoul: Premium K-Beauty Traveler Wellness

₩180,027

View on Klook

Slow Seoul Riverside Walking Mindful Tarot Reading

₩48,803

View on Klook

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

₩360,134

View on Klook

Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩14,537

View on Klook

Jindo Eats Local Food Specialty Collection Seoul Station Pickup

₩17,998

View on Klook

Ginseng Museum Admission Ticket (including Tea Tasting)

₩12,014

View on Klook

Interactive K Musical Club Sulhwa Ticket in Seoul

₩30,112

View on Klook

Seoul Unesco Palaces Half Day Cultural Experience with Hanbok

₩61,782

View on Klook

Seoul Private Premium Buddhist Temple Journey Michelin Dining

₩199,884

View on Klook

Elysian Ski Resort + Ubud Ice Valley 1-Day Tour

₩72,521

View on Klook

Elysian Winter Skiing, Snowboarding & Sledding Tour (Departing from Seoul)

₩61,989

View on Klook

Seoul Elysian Gangchon Skiing & Gugok Falls Hanbok Experience

₩50,765

View on Klook

Kōriyama Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting (Round-Trip Transport Included)

₩94,796

View on Klook

Easy Night Hike with Seoul Night Views and Riverside Scenery

₩88,049

View on Klook

Private Customized Elysian Camping Experience Day Tour

₩69,931

View on Klook

Hanbok Photoshoot near Changgyeonggung Palace (Incl. K-Style Hair & Makeup)

₩149,744

View on Klook

Seoul Korean Miniature Table Diy Workshop Ot Sek Bit Kal

₩15,056

View on Klook

Seoul Traditional Natural Dyeing Product Making Experience

₩35,131

View on Klook

Make Your Own Special Silver Piece in Historic Jongno, Seoul

₩106,542

View on Klook

Bukchon Greedyscent Create Your Own Special Scent in A Hanok

₩50,187

View on Klook

Blood, Tears and Independence: Korea's Dark Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

₩76,319

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Cheolwon

Eating well is part of the trip

View all →

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

Korean Cooking Class with A Culinary Competition Chef

₩189,847

View on Klook

Seoul: Understanding Korea Through Tea, Desserts, and Culture

₩49,902

View on Klook

Hanok Kimchi Cooking Class (Includes Kimchi Donation)

₩100,375

View on Klook

Seoul Nakgojae Traditional Korean Liquor Experience

₩205,888

View on Klook

Seoul Street Food Market Tour

Night Market · Priority Admission · Small Group · ₩102,774

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Cheolwon after the race

Seeing Cheolwon with the medal on

View all →

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

Sanjeong Lake + Art Valley + Jaein Waterfall Tour (From Seoul)

₩78,047

View on Klook

Meeting with North Korean Defectors at the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) / Gamaksan Suspension Bridge

₩66,996

View on Klook

Begonia Bird Garden / Nami Island / Rail Bike / Garden of Morning Calm / Petite France

₩65,442

View on Klook

Garden of Morning Calm + LEGOLAND or Hongcheon Luge World Tour

₩99,976

View on Klook

Nami Island, Samaksan Lake Cable Car & Gugok Falls Day Tour

₩155,403

View on Klook

Seoul Nami Island, Samaksan Cable Car & Rail Bike Day Tour

₩165,936

View on Klook

Begonia Bird Garden + Gapyeong Cruise + Nami Island/Jaraseom Day Tour

₩99,976

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

Runner stories and questions about The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Cheolwon 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 The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon

FAQ
When does The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 5, 2026.

When does registration for The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Mon, February 2, 2026.

How much is the The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about ₩50,000.

What is the time limit for The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 2027?

DMZFull 5 hours · DMZHalf 3 hours · 10Km 1 hour 30 minutes.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time should I arrive at the The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 2027 start area?

Gather by 08:00 (Goseokjeong). (From the 2026 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the The 23rd Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon 2027 start?

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

PacerTrip connects you to races, stays, flights and tours. You book and pay on each service; when you go through these links we earn a commission.