The 28th Citizens' Health Run is a 6 km community event through central Changwon, organized to promote health and strengthen harmony among residents across the city and province.

Event Overview

• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Check-in and entry: 8:00-8:50 AM
• Opening ceremony: 9:30 AM
• Start: 10:00 AM
• Venue: Auxiliary Stadium, Changwon Sports Complex
• Host: Citizens' Coalition for the Love of Changwon
• Supporters: Gyeongsangnam-do, Changwon Special City, KBS Changwon, MBC Gyeongnam, Gyeongnam Shinmun, and Gyeongnam Domin Ilbo
• Registration: August 5 at 9:00 AM through September 20 at 5:00 PM, 2026, subject to an early first-come close
• Capacity: 3,000 participants

Race and Entry Fee

• 6 km: KRW 10,000
• The event does not provide official timing.
• Time limit: 1 hour

Eligibility Open to residents of Gyeongsangnam-do who are in sixth grade or older, were born on or before December 31, 2014, and are physically able to complete the course.

Course The 6 km route starts at the Changwon Sports Complex Auxiliary Stadium and passes the Stadium West Gate, Stadium Intersection, Yongji Intersection, Stadium East Gate, Korea Polytechnics VII rear gate, STX Engine Dormitory, Hillstate Changwon The First, Education Complex Intersection, Gineungdae Intersection, Samdong Park Intersection, Chunghontap Intersection, and Moonseong University before returning to the auxiliary stadium.

Program and Participant Items An awards program and finisher prize drawing are scheduled from 11:00 AM. Specific award criteria and participant gifts have not yet been published by the organizer.

Safety and Refunds Participants must confirm that they are medically fit and able to complete 6 km safely. The organizer provides event-related liability insurance for participants and stations medical staff and ambulances at the venue and along the course. Temporary course restrictions may be imposed for emergency vehicles. Traffic control ends after the time limit, so runners must follow staff instructions. Cancellations made during the registration period receive a full refund; refunds are unavailable after registration closes.