2026 Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Integrated City Nam-gu Mayors Cup Marathon
Event Date
October 17, 2026 (Sat)
Region · Venue
Gwangju · 광주공원 앞 광주교 천변 자전거길
Registration Period
Jul 10, 2026–Sep 12, 2026
Category · Fee
Organizer
전남광주통합특별시 남구체육회·남구육상연맹
Race Information
Event Overview
- Date and time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to noon
- Bib collection: 8:00-8:30 a.m. / Opening ceremony: 8:40 a.m. / Race start: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: Gwangjugyo riverside cycling path in front of Gwangju Park, extending toward the Yeongsangang Cycling Path Information Center
- Distances: Half marathon (21.0975 km) / 10 km / 5 km
- Entry fee: KRW 38,000 for all distances
- Capacity: 350 participants, first-come-first-served in order of payment
- Registration period: July 10 to September 12, 2026
- Registration status: Closed early after the number of paid entrants exceeded 350 on September 10
- Organizer: Nam-gu Sports Council of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Integrated City
- Host: Nam-gu Athletics Federation of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Integrated City
Participant Information
- Timing chips are not used; results are measured by gun time using the on-site clock.
- Participants receive a race bib, event T-shirt, finisher medal, finisher certificate, course snacks and drinks.
- Bibs and event items are distributed on site and are not shipped.
- Drinks and snacks are provided approximately every 2.5 km.
- The organizer carries event liability insurance, but separate compensation for personal accidents is not provided.
- Additional applications and refunds are not available after the early closure.
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