Hapcheon Cherry Blossom Marathon

About the Event

Celebrate a quarter-century of athletic excellence at the 25th Hapcheon Cherry Blossom Marathon, a legendary springtime tradition returning to Gyeongsangnam-do on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Renowned as one of South Korea's most picturesque races, this milestone edition invites runners to traverse the famous "100-ri Cherry Blossom Path" (approximately 40km) along the shimmering Hwanggang River. Starting from the Hapcheon Public Stadium, the event offers a breathtaking corridor of pale pink blooms, providing a surreal and serene backdrop for thousands of participants. Whether you are a full-course veteran or a first-time jogger, the Hapcheon marathon is more than a race—it is an immersion into the natural splendor of the Korean spring.

The 2026 course is officially certified by the Korea Association of Athletics Federations, ensuring a world-class standard for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km categories. The terrain is celebrated for its manageable elevation and smooth asphalt surfaces, tracing the gentle curves of the riverbank to help runners maintain a steady, high-performance rhythm. Participants are required to assemble at the stadium by 08:30 AM for the opening festivities, with the sequential wave starts commencing at 09:30 AM. To maintain a high-quality experience for all athletes, the 25th anniversary event has implemented a strict participation cap, with early registration in late 2025 reaching record-breaking capacity within days.

Registered athletes will enjoy a fully supported race experience, featuring stocked hydration stations, professional chip timing for all competitive distances, and a vibrant festival atmosphere at the finish line. Entry fees for 2026 were competitively structured at 40,000 KRW for Full/Half distances and 30,000 KRW for the 10km, with every runner receiving a commemorative souvenir and a custom 25th-anniversary finisher's medal. As a cornerstone of the Gyeongsangnam-do sports calendar, the Hapcheon Cherry Blossom Marathon also serves as a gateway to local culture, offering regional delicacies and community performances that transform the public stadium into a bustling hub of celebration. Prepare to run where the petals fall and witness why this remains the premier "cherry blossom run" in the nation.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$27.50

Marathon

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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09:30

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$27.50

10km

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:40

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$20.00

5km

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:50

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$10.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Hapcheon.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.8° / 15.5°

wb_sunny -0.7° / 11.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.2 /

water_drop 61.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.8° / 15.5°

wb_sunny -0.7° / 11.4°

air 9.2 km/h

water_drop 61.7%

About Hapcheon

Learn more about the host city, Hapcheon.

Hapcheon is a county in northwestern South Gyeongsang, South Korea. It is best known for Haeinsa, a UNESCO World Heritage temple, and Gayasan National Park, which surrounds it. Hapcheon also features scenic mountains, rivers, and rural landscapes, making it ideal for hiking, temple stays, and experiencing traditional Korean culture.