Incheon, Incheon-gwangyeoksi · Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Incheon Songdo International Marathon is a 5k, 10k, 하프마라톤 (half marathon), 마라톤 (marathon), and 달리기 (running) event held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. It is located at 119 Academy-Ro in Incheon, Incheon Gwang'yeogsi [Inch'n-Kwangyokshi].
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.
Chadol Running Club began in October 2019 when four neighbours in Mapo-gu, Seoul decided to run together each morning. That simple habit became something bigger. Today, around 20 runners of all abilities gather to chase the same philosophy: speed is never the point. Instead, the crew builds on mutual support, showing up together, and making every run worth remembering. The atmosphere is warm and low-pressure, genuinely welcoming anyone willing to lace up. Every Sunday at 9:30 am, they set off from Mangwon-dong through one of Seoul's most characterful neighbourhoods, running between 5 to 10 kilometres as a unified group.
WAUSAN30 was born in November 2014 when four friends discovered one street, one idea, and a community waiting to run. Named after the Wausan road in Seoul's creative heart, the crew started small and grew quietly into something essential. What began as a neighbourhood run has become a Tuesday night ritual that draws artists, designers, photographers, editors, and tattoo artists from across Seoul's west side. Every week in Hongdae, WAUSAN30 gathers the city's most creative minds who believe running is a ritual, not a race. Founded on creativity, community, and Tuesday nights, this crew of nearly 200 runners proves that the best miles happen together.
RU:SH was born in 2015 when founder Yoonjin spotted a gap between three university campuses in Seoul's Sinchon district and decided to fill it with running. What started as a simple idea to bring students together through movement has grown into a warm, low-pressure community of around 100 past and current university students. The crew believes running culture belongs on campus, and they exist to show young people that running is social, joyful, and worth showing up for. With twice-weekly runs on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings, RU:SH creates two very different energies within one consistent community, the kind of group where you arrive as a stranger and leave as a regular.
CREWGHOST started in Seoul in 2016 with a radical idea: running belongs in everyday life, not just on race days. Founded on the belief that the city itself is your track, the crew has grown from a handful of runners to around 5,000 strong, welcoming locals, expats, beginners, and veterans alike. What defines CREWGHOST is the philosophy that running is culture. Every Monday and Thursday evening at 19:45, the crew assembles at GHOSTBASE to hit Seoul's streets together, turning the city into a living, breathing route. The vibe is open, energetic, and grounded in genuine connection, where inclusive movement and community action drive every run.