Busan Bridge Marathon
The Lowdown
The Busan Bridge Marathon is the flagship marathon of South Korea's second-largest city. It was renamed in July 2026 from its previous title, the Busan International Marathon, and is organized by Busan Metropolitan City, KNN, and the Korean Athletics Association with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The course starts and finishes at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 and is built around three sea bridges — Gwangan Bridge, Busan Port Bridge, and Namhang Bridge — showcasing the city's coastal skyline before returning through downtown Busan. On race day, December 6, 2026, the Full Marathon (42.195 km) starts at 7:30 AM and the 10K road race starts at 8:00 AM, for a combined field of 12,000 runners (5,000 Full Marathon, 7,000 10K). Entrants must be at least 18, and Full Marathon runners must show proof of a previous official marathon finish under 4 hours 30 minutes. December in Busan runs cool and dry, with race-day highs typically near 8°C (46°F) and lows near 4°C (39°F), plus brisk coastal wind off the water.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Gwangan Bridge (Gwangandaegyo)
Busan Port Bridge (Busanhang-daegyo)
Namhang Bridge (Namhang-daegyo)
BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Busan, South Korea
KR
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for all categories
- Full Marathon entrants must hold an official finish time under 4 hours 30 minutes from a prior certified race
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID
- Proof of a previous marathon finish time under 4 hours 30 minutes (Full Marathon entrants only)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via busanmarathon.com, first-come first-served
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Refer to the official registration terms published on busanmarathon.com
First edition run under the 'Busan Bridge Marathon' name; the event was branded 'Busan International Marathon' (부산국제마라톤) through July 2026, when Busan Metropolitan City announced the rename to differentiate it from the long-running, newspaper-organized Busan Kookje Marathon (Dadaepo Beach, up to Half Marathon).
Selected for national funding under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's International Sporting Event Support Program, themed as a showcase of Busan's maritime skyline.
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