Seoul to bring thousands together for women’s marathon Saturday

“Seoul will turn its western riverside park district into a sea of runners and walkers Saturday morning as about 7,000 participants take part in a women's marathon designed less for competition than for community. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said the 2026 Women’s Marathon will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Peace Plaza in World Cup Park in Mapo District, marking the 26th edition of an event first launched in 2001 in partnership with the Women’s News. Unlike elite road races focused on finish times, the event emphasizes participation and public health, organizers said. The course includes 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer runs as well as a 3-kilometer walking route aimed at families, beginners and casual participants. The event is open to all genders and ages. Officials said the event is designed to encourage broader participation in recreational exercise, reflecting what they describe as Seoul’s push to become a “city of companionship and attractiveness” through accessible sports programming. The race includes a charitable program called the “Together Run,” which invites children fr

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