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2026 Yeongcheon Dam Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

KRNov 7, 202621.1km · 10km · 5km

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Race date in 30 days: Nov 7, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Yeongcheon · 21.1km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee: ₩40,000Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedTue, September 1, 2026 ~ Wed, September 30, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 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 with the 2026 Yeongcheon Dam 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.

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

Race reports: 5

kkyomeeRan in 2025

“It was an incredibly proud and happy moment.”

The runner took part in a first Yeongcheon Dam 10K with friends. The runner started too fast on the early hills and faded, but drew motivation from the other runners, alternated between walking and running, and finished feeling proud.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

세상 뿌듯하고 행복한 순간이였다

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뭉구Ran in 2025 · Finish time 44:33

“Don’t be afraid of the hills at the Yeongcheon Dam Marathon!”

The runner set a personal best at the Yeongcheon Dam 10K in 44:33. The runner began to fade around 6 km, but recovered by following the 45-minute pacemaker, and wrote that the runner was able to manage the pace on the downhill after the early hills.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

영천댐마라톤 업힐 겁먹지말자!

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달리는 늑대Ran in 2025

“This year’s 10K PB lol”

The runner took part in the Yeongcheon Dam 10K despite being sleep-deprived and rested in the car before the start. Starting near the back, the runner used a metronome and device alerts and ran all the way to the finish, setting a 10K personal best that year.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

올해 10K PB다 ㅋㅋㅋ

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민쨘Ran in 2025

“To give you the conclusion first, it was good for running!”

The runner participated in their second half marathon with their running club and set a personal best. After the early uphill section, the runner enjoyed the gentle ups and downs and the autumn foliage and dam scenery, but was disappointed that there was not enough guidance about water stations on the return section.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

결론부터 말하자면 뛰기 좋았습니다!

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민똔Ran in 2025

“I finished my 10km!!!!!!!!!!!!”

For the runner's first 10km at Yeongcheon Dam, the runner changed the goal to simply finishing after seeing the uphill section before the start. Once running, the runner adjusted their breathing and pace, and wrote that the goal was achieved by overtaking the 1-hour pacer in the second half.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

나 10km 완주했어요!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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.

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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.

Online, first-come, first-served registration entry has closed

It ran Sep 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2026.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Registration history · The 2026 race opened entry on Tue, September 1, 2026

Online, first-come, first-served registration

Register individually or as a group on the official website;

entries may close early on a first-come, first-served basis

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 21.1km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:40

Time limit3 hours

Half marathon 3 hours, 10km 2 hours, 5km health run 1 hour (race officially ends at 12:30)

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

40,000 KRW
Half marathon 40,000 KRW / 10km 40,000 KRW / 5km 20,000 KRW — based on the longest distance (half marathon) (no full marathon)

City center · not the start line

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

START

Yeongcheon Dam Park

Runners start · local time — Half marathon 09:40 · 10km 09:50 · 5km healthy run 10:00 departure

The 2026 Yeongcheon Dam Marathon lets you experience the beautiful scenery and local charm of Gyeongbuk!

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 explore local attractions with is waiting for you on Pacers.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

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 pickup method for the Yeongcheon Dam Marathon has not been announced.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startThe city is Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

The city is Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The start and finish are at Yeongcheon Dam Park.

There is no direct public transport to the dam park itself. The nearest transport hubs are Yeongcheon KTX/Rail Station and Yeongcheon Intercity Bus Terminal in the city center.

The registration period is stated as 1-30 September 2026.

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start.

Start shuttle

Free organizer shuttle buses are provided, but seats are limited and may fill early. Exact pickup points will be announced closer to race day through official notices.

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.

November mornings are chilly.

Bring an outer layer or thermal blanket for the wait before the start, and keep your race outfit lightweight.

As this race has a half marathon, start the first 5 km more conservatively than your target pace.

The key is maintaining pace after 15 km.

Yeongcheon is known for its grapes and Korean beef.

Eunhaesa Temple, an old Buddhist temple on the slopes of Palgongsan Mountain, is also worth a visit.

Times are local to Yeongcheon. 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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Accommodation · 2.2km

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2026 Yeongcheon Dam Marathon

About 2026 Yeongcheon Dam 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