Seoul International Marathon
Marathon held in Seoul, South Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Seoul International Marathon, also known as the Dong-A Ilbo Seoul Marathon or Seoul Marathon is an annual marathon race that takes place in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of two annual races over the 42.195 km classic distance in the city, alongside the JoongAng Seoul Marathon which is held in November.[1] It holds World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race status.[2] First held in 1931, it is the third longest-running road running competition in Asia after the Hakone Ekiden and Chugoku Yamaguchi Ekiden in Japan.[3]
Seoul International Marathon | |
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Date | Mid-March |
Location | Seoul, South Korea |
Event type | Road |
Distance | Marathon |
Established | 1931/1964/1993 |
Course records | Men's: 2:04:43 (2022) Mosinet Geremew Women's: 2:18:04 (2022) Joan Chelimo |
Official site | Seoul International Marathon |
The race has been integral to the elite level of the sport in Korea, as ten of the 28 South Korean national records in the marathon have been set at the competition.[4] The day's races attract around 35,000 people on a yearly basis.