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Daegu Marathon

Road Running covering 5.3 km to 42.2 km in Taegu (Metropolia Daegu, South Korea)

LocationTaegu, Daegu, South KoreaShow on map(35.8714° N, 128.6014° E)
Date & StatusFebruary 28, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Daegu Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Taegu, Daegu, KR focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Festive.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10.9 km (10.9 km, +49 m D+), and Road Running 5.3 km (5.3 km, +24 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 28, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (daegu.go.kr).

Official website
Daegu Marathon in Taegu (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunFestive

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m152 m - 232 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m155 m - 195 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10.9 kmRoad Running10.9 km+49 m158 m - 179 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5.3 kmRoad Running5.3 km+24 m161 m - 171 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
152 m - 232 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS35.8714° N, 128.6015° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 152 m to 232 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 232 m·at 18.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
152 m179 m205 m232 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km232 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Daegu Marathon take place?

Daegu Marathon takes place in Taegu, Daegu, KR (start area at coordinates 35.8714° N, 128.6014° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 28, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Daegu Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10.9 km (10.9 km, +49 m D+), and Road Running 5.3 km (5.3 km, +24 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Daegu Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 152 m and 232 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Daegu Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (daegu.go.kr).