2027 INCHEON K-MARATHON

About the Event

The 2027 INCHEON K-MARATHON brings runners together in Incheon to push their limits, connect with running crews and promote a sustainable running culture.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, April 11, 2027, starting at 8:00 a.m. (Korea Standard Time)
• Start and finish: Incheon Asiad Main Stadium (planned)
• Course: The planned Cheongna Skyline Course links the stadium with Cheongna International City and Cheongna Haneul Bridge.
• The assembly venue and course may change.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start. Participants start in assigned waves.

Distances and Entry Fees

• Full marathon (42.195km): KRW 80,000 / Time limit: 5 hours
• 10km: KRW 60,000 / Time limit: 1 hour 40 minutes
• 5km: KRW 40,000 / Time limit: 60 minutes
• There is no half-marathon category.

Registration and Eligibility

• Registration: October 22 to November 12, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Participants must be healthy and agree to sustainable running practices.
• Full-marathon participants must be aged 18 or older and be able to submit an official half-marathon result of 2 hours 20 minutes or faster, or a full-marathon result of 5 hours or faster, by March 31, 2027.
• Athletes registered with the Korea Association of Athletics Federations, and those whose registration ended less than two years ago, may not participate.
• Individual, group and foreign-participant registration options are available.
• Applications are automatically cancelled if payment is not received within three days. Places are confirmed in the order payment is verified.
• Entry transfers, lending, resale and proxy participation are prohibited.

Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation and refund requests are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the official registration closing date.
• Cancellations within the official registration period receive a full refund, less any interbank transfer fee for bank-transfer payments.
• Bank-transfer refunds are processed together after registration closes. Card and simple-payment cancellations may take 3 to 7 days, depending on the card company.
• No cancellations, refunds or participant-information changes are permitted after the official deadline, including during any additional registration period.
• Entry fees are not refunded if the event is cancelled due to natural disasters or government administrative orders.

Participant Information

• Results use net timing. Starting ahead of the assigned wave results in disqualification.
• Souvenirs, bibs, timing chips and baggage-storage bags are delivered before the race. Bring the supplied bag to use baggage storage.
• Announced programs include the K-Crew Championship, full-marathon Buddy Run, 30km crew cheering zone, K-Beat Warm-Up Party, After-Run K-Food Festa and Running-Core Fashion Show.
• Do not litter. Follow event staff and safety instructions.