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Saemangeum Gunsan International Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Gunsan (North Jeolla Province, South Korea)

LocationKunsan, Nord-Jeolla Province, South KoreaShow on map(35.9786° N, 126.7114° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Saemangeum Gunsan International Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kunsan, Nord-Jeolla Province, KR focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Seaside & Coast.

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 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (gunsanmarathon.com).

Official website
Saemangeum Gunsan International Marathon in Kunsan (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistorySeaside & Coast

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 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
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS35.9786° N, 126.7114° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 28.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Saemangeum Gunsan International Marathon take place?

Saemangeum Gunsan International Marathon takes place in Kunsan, Nord-Jeolla Province, KR (start area at coordinates 35.9786° N, 126.7114° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Saemangeum Gunsan International 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 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Saemangeum Gunsan International 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 8 m and 88 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 Saemangeum Gunsan International Marathon?

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