2026 Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Integrated City Nam-gu Mayors Cup Marathon

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.