From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
Race reports: 5
가을바다Ran in 2025
“After finishing the 10km race, I received snacks and finisher medal!!”
The runner took the Silleuksa shuttle to participate in the 10km race. They experienced the narrow stadium exit and the steep final incline, and after alternating between walking and running, finished with their husband's support. The runner was satisfied with the riverside scenery and the Yeoju rice souvenir.
“At first, I felt lonely because I was alone, but I felt free once I started running.”
The runner wrote that, while participating in the 10km race alone, they ran more actively than in previous races and reduced their time by about 7 minutes. They enjoyed the forest and river scenery and the music, and took off the windbreaker they had worn at the chilly start while running.
“The teacher who participated with me took a photo of my finish moment.”
The runner ran along the Namhan River and crossed the final steep incline to finish their seventh half marathon challenge. Although they did not meet their target of 1 hour 45 minutes or their previous time of 1 hour 50 minutes, they commemorated the joy of finishing with the official certificate and engraved medal.
“I still sprinted on the final track section and finished in under 2 hours 20 minutes.”
In the runner's first half marathon challenge, the runner's speed increased on the downhill section at the start, so the runner adjusted the pace. After 17~18km, the runner felt the effects of insufficient training, and after walking part of the final uphill section, the runner started running again on the track and finished within 2 hours 20 minutes.
“I was very grateful to everyone who cheered us on, and the event was very well organized!!”
The runner struggled with the uphill section in the second half of the 10km, but wrote that they set a personal best. The runner was pleased with the frequent shuttle arrivals as the start time approached, the Namhangang River scenery, and the on-site support.
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.
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22nd Yeoju Sejong Daewang Marathon 2026 course map and elevation
The 21.1km I'll run
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
Time limitHalf 3 hours
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Half 3 hours, 10km 2 hours, 4km 1 hour (time limit not available for 1km wheelchair)
The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked 2026.7) — re-check on the official page before entering.
Event
Start
Half21.0975km
08:30
10K10km
08:30
4km4km
08:30
10km·Half 45,000 KRW / 4km 25,000 KRW / 4km (Yeoju residents) 20,000 KRW / 1km (wheelchair) Free The 'Enthusiast' category, for runners who do not receive a souvenir, is 35,000 KRW for the 10km and Half Marathon.
not the start line
We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.
Location = Yeoju Hyeonam District Park (637-112 Hyeonam-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do). The events are 1km (wheelchair), 4km, 10km, Half.
Field size
6,400 people
Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (52°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Participant benefits
Finisher medal
Event T-shirt
Finisher certificate
Where and when to collect your 22nd Yeoju Sejong Daewang 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
Rice and 1km event (bib) will be distributed on-site on the day of the competition (subject to change depending on circumstances) Bulk delivery 5 days before the competition (delivery costs borne by the organizer)
Stations & transport near the venue
Getting to the start
Yeoju Station (Gyeonggang Line commuter rail) + taxi
Venue details conflict across sources: one names Yeoju Stadium, while another names Hyeonam District Park.
Both are in the same general area along the Namhan River near Yeoju.
City confirmed as Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do.
Getting to the finish
Same as the start (out-and-back/loop along the Namhan River bike path near Yeoju-bo/Ipo-bo)
Organizers warn that the area gets congested;
they recommend arriving 90 minutes early and using public parking in downtown Yeoju as overflow.
More details
No shuttle bus service found;
a taxi from Yeoju Station is the recommended public-transit-adjacent option.
Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Yeoju.
Total cost and budget for 22nd Yeoju Sejong Daewang Marathon 2026
