Seoul Marathon
Seoul Marathon is listed for March 21, 2027 in South Korea. Listed distances: Full Marathon. Check registration status, official links, and the runner planning notes below, then confirm final details with the organizer.
About this race
First run in 1931 and organized by the Dong-A Ilbo, the Seoul Marathon (Seoul International Marathon) is one of the world's oldest and Korea's only World Athletics Platinum Label race. Its fast, point-to-point course starts at Gwanghwamun Plaza in the historic city center and finishes inside Jamsil Olympic Stadium, main venue of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Run on a cool morning each March, it draws roughly 40,000 runners across the full marathon and a mass 10K.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
- Date And Schedule
Seoul Marathon is currently listed for March 21, 2027, which makes the March planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around South Korea, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, certified course. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Key facts
- Date
- March 21, 2027
- Location
- South Korea
- Start area
- Korea — confirm the exact start with the organizer
- Events
- Full Marathon
- Surface
- Road · Certified
- Certified course
- AIMS / World Athletics
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated Jul 24, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the March 21, 2027 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use South Korea as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are Full Marathon. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.
Previous editions
Earlier runnings of Seoul Marathon — kept for results and reference.
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