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True Happiness Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRJune 202721.1km · 10km · 5km
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Race date Jun expected
June 2027
City · Distance
Seoul · 21.1km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
₩50,000From the 2026 edition
2027Date June 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Jun 21, 2026 · Entry ~ Jun 14, 2026 · Entry fee ₩50,000 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About True Happiness Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Run together at the 2026 Cham-Haengbok (True Happiness) Marathon!

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.

True Happiness 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.

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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 True Happiness 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

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

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

True Happiness Marathon course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
City center · not the start line

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

The 2026 Cham Happiness Sharing Marathon, held at Peace Square in Sangam World Cup Park.

A friendly running mate to share the joy of finishing and explore the area's landmarks together is waiting for you at Pacers.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your True Happiness 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

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Seoul Subway Line 6, World Cup Stadium Station, Exit 1

Start: Peace Plaza at Sangam World Cup Park. Subway exit information is based on a web search (map app).

The official website (realhappyrun.kr) lists it as the “2026 True Happiness Sharing Marathon” (judged to be the same race, with the matching date of 2026-06-21).

Map

Getting to the finish

Seoul Subway Line 6, World Cup Stadium Station, Exit 1

The finish is at the same location as the start (Peace Plaza).

Map

Transit card

Held at Sangam World Cup Park's Peace Plaza, near World Cup Stadium Station (Seoul Subway Line 6 / Airport Railroad). A T-money card, available at convenience stores and station machines, covers subway/bus fares; contactless foreign bank cards also work directly at Seoul subway gates.

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.

June marks the start of the midday heat.

Prepare breathable clothing, a hat and sunscreen, and save some energy in the early pace.

Since the race includes the half marathon, start the first 5 km more conservatively than your target pace;

maintaining pace after 15 km is the key.

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 True Happiness Marathon 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

View on Klook

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

View on Klook

Best Kpop Dance Class in Myeongdong Seoul Photos Video

₩66,974

View on Klook

Kind Global Myeongdong Personalized K Beauty Skin Treatment

₩54,168

View on Klook

Cocorea Makeup & Hair / Personal Color Analysis | Myeongdong Seoul

₩88,434

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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

View on Klook

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

View on Klook

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

View on Klook

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

View on Klook

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 True Happiness Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about True Happiness Marathon

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 True Happiness Marathon

FAQ
When does True Happiness Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in June 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, June 21, 2026.

How much is the True Happiness Marathon 2027 entry fee?

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

What distances does True Happiness Marathon 2027 offer?

Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does True Happiness Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

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