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Gyeongju International Marathon

October 17, 2026 · 8:00 AMGyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

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Race Day

59°F

57–68°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

230ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +33 ft

Participants

16K

Major marathon

Crowd Rating

5/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The Gyeongju International Marathon is an annual road race through Gyeongju, South Korea, the ancient capital of the Silla dynasty, first held in 1993 and organized with newspaper sponsor Dong-A Ilbo. The 2026 edition starts at 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 17 from Gyeongju Civic Stadium, with runners gathering by 7:00 AM. Three distances run together: the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), and 10K. The course was re-routed in 2012 to remove uphill sections, making it flat and fast, and it passes UNESCO-listed historic sites including Bulguksa Temple, the Cheomseongdae Observatory, and Geumjangdae Pavilion, set against autumn foliage. Time limits are 5 hours for the full course, 2 hours 30 minutes for the half, and 1 hour 30 minutes for the 10K. Entry is first-come, first-served through the Dongma Club platform, with a standard 'general' tier and a cheaper no-shirt 'mania' tier for each distance; capacity is 9,000 general and 7,000 mania entrants. Overseas participants register separately through the event's English-language site.

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Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration via Dongma Club (domestic)
Online registration via en.gyeongjumarathon.com (overseas participants)
Eligibility: Active track and field, triathlon, or modern pentathlon athletes may run but are excluded from awards
Required Documents: Photo ID
Passport (overseas participants)
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Cancellations and refunds are not permitted after the published cutoff date shown on the registration site

Questions about the Gyeongju Marathon 2026

When is the Gyeongju Marathon 2026?

Saturday, October 17, 2026.

What time does the Gyeongju Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

What is the Gyeongju Marathon time limit?

5 hours (full course).

How do I enter the Gyeongju Marathon 2026?

Registration is open. May 26, 2026: Domestic Registration Opens. Ways in: Online registration via Dongma Club (domestic); Online registration via en.gyeongjumarathon.com (overseas participants).

What is the Gyeongju Marathon course like?

70 m of total elevation gain. It passes Bulguksa Temple, Cheomseongdae Observatory and Geumjangdae Pavilion.

What is the weather like at the Gyeongju Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 14–20 °C (57–68 °F).

Is the Gyeongju Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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