종로구, Seoul-teukbyeolsi · Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Seoul Marathon is a 마라톤 (marathon) and 달리기 (running) event held on Sunday, March 15, 2026. It is located at 175 세종대로 in 종로구, Seoul Teugbyeolsi [Seoul-T'ukpyolshi].
Annual marathon in Seoul, South Korea celebrating the city heritage with races through downtown Seoul.
The JTBC Seoul International Marathon is Korea's premier road race, blending world-class competition with a scenic tour of Seoul’s most iconic landmarks. The course weaves through the historic and modern heart of the city, offering runners breathtaking views of Deoksugung Palace, Dongdaemun, and Gwanghwamun Square. Each stride through these storied streets is a journey through Korea's rich heritage, from the grandeur of the 1988 Seoul Olympics to the spirit of the 2002 World Cup.
This highly anticipated event attracts thousands of runners worldwide, with an impressive 80% of participants in their 20s and 30s. It’s more than a race—it’s a cultural festival supported by leading global sportswear brands, perfectly suited for those looking to challenge themselves while connecting with an energetic, international community. Organized by JTBC, one of Korea’s foremost broadcasting companies, the marathon exemplifies excellence and passion.
Private Road Running Club started in March 2013 when six creative friends in Seoul decided to build something for the entire city. What began as a shared passion for running evolved into a movement rooted in #CrewLove, a philosophy that prioritizes inclusivity, acceptance, and genuine connection over speed or distance. Today, around 300 members strong, the club draws runners from every background and pace group, creating a warm and open community woven into Seoul's street culture. Every Wednesday at 8 p.m., the crew hits the city's streets for group runs ranging from 7 to 12 kilometres, where the route is Seoul itself and everyone is welcome to join the shared movement.
UCON Seoul started in April 2014 with a simple but powerful question: how can our energy be spent on something meaningful? From Namsan hill, founders built a movement around a guiding principle, share the value. Today, the crew brings together around 200 runners who donate 400 KRW per kilometer each month to support children in need. Every kilometer counts. What began as a search for purpose has become a community bound by breath, emotion, and collective action. Wednesday nights along the Han River and Namsan offer the pulse of the crew. Bi-weekly, they return to Anjung-geun Memorial Hall, honoring the origins of their journey while looking forward to the next step.
Track & Road Athletes Club emerged in Seoul in November 2024 with a singular mission: elite training without elite gatekeeping. Coach Taehwan, a 13-year runner frustrated by Seoul's fragmented fast running scene, founded the crew around a straightforward principle. Serious runners deserve serious structure, but never at a price point that excludes them. The 25-member crew gathers every Tuesday at 7:30pm sharp for interval work, tempo runs, and long efforts designed by Taehwan himself. Sub-37 10K runners and sub-3 marathon athletes train side by side, benchmarked by commitment rather than membership tier. No fees. No invitations. Just Seoul's most performance-focused runners pushing each other across varied disciplines, chasing personal bests together, and racing faster because of what they've learned in the group.