2026 Silver Grass Sunset Marathon

Event Overview

• Date and time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, start at 4:00 PM
• Start: Sangmu Citizen Park
• Finish: Seochang Silver Grass Festival grounds
• Host and organizer: Seo-gu District, Gwangju
• Supported by: Seo-gu Council, Gwangju Seobu Police Station, and Gwangju Tourism Organization
• Registration: From 10:00 AM on September 9 to 2:00 PM on September 28, 2026
• Capacity: First 2,500 participants (1,500 for 10 km and 1,000 for 5 km)

Races and Entry Fees

• 10 km: KRW 30,000 / 2-hour time limit
• 5 km: KRW 20,000

The 10 km package includes an Onnuri gift certificate, headband, race bib, finisher medal, timing chip, result certificate, refreshments, and event insurance. The 5 km package includes an Onnuri gift certificate, race bib, finisher medal, refreshments, and event insurance.

Course and Participant Services This sunset run starts at Sangmu Citizen Park, passes a turnaround point, and finishes at the Seochang Silver Grass Festival grounds. Checked baggage is transported from the start to the finish. Return shuttle buses to Sangmu Citizen Park run approximately every 15 minutes from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Water is available at approximately 2.5 km intervals.

Awards The 10 km race awards men and women in separate younger and masters divisions through 20th place. The 5 km race awards men and women through 10th place. Rankings are determined by gun time, and award details may change depending on participation.

Participant Information Participants under age 18 may enter under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Race bibs must be worn on the chest. Running on behalf of another participant, leaving the designated course, or other rule violations will result in disqualification. Chip-timed runners must cross all timing mats at the start, turnaround, U-turn, and finish points. Race changes and refunds are not available after registration closes.