About 21st Ulsan Human Rights Marathon 2026 — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
The 21st Ulsan Human Rights Marathon is held on November 1, 2026, along the Taehwagang Riverside in Ulsan, with 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon categories.
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.
21st Ulsan Human Rights Marathon 2026 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.
Race reports: 1
무랑골Ran in 2014 · Finish time 1:35:20
“After running half marathon, I still have energy and time, so I'm climbing Ulsan's Muryongsan on the way back.”
Muranggol finished the 2014 Ulsan Human Rights Marathon half marathon in 1 hour, 35 minutes, 20 seconds. Choosing the more comfortable shoe for each foot from pairs of the same model still left the left toes uncomfortable; afterward, spare energy allowed a hike up Muryongsan.
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.
Runners start · local time — Half marathon Departure at 09:30 (10km and 5km will depart sequentially after each other - Inconsistency in notation on official website, refer to _notes)
The starting point is the same for all race categories, and finish also starts at the same location (the Taehwagang riverside). Half marathon has two turnaround point locations: the first in front of Seonbawi Bridge and the second along the riverside walking trail in front of Ulsan Jeil Church. Distance markers are placed every 1km, aid station every 2.5km, and half marathon refreshments and snacks are provided at the 10km mark
Field size
First 2,000 people
Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Participant benefits
Timing chip
10K · Half
Finisher medal
Where and when to collect your 21st Ulsan Human Rights Marathon 2026 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
The recording and measurement chip is attached to the back of bib (chip not used for 5km) Delivery of goods from October 19 to October 23, 2026
Stations & transport near the venue
Getting to the startUlsan has no subway; nearest rail is Taehwagang Station.
