Icheon Ceramic Marathon

About the Event

The 27th Icheon Ceramic Marathon invites runners to the heart of Korea’s pottery heritage on April 5, 2026. This event is a central highlight of Icheon's "Ceramic City" identity, coinciding with the early spring season. Participants will gather at the Icheon Sports Complex to race through a course that showcases the city's blend of rural charm and modern industrial spirit. With a participation limit of 6,000 runners, the marathon maintains an intimate yet competitive atmosphere, often graced by Korean athletic legends like Hwang Young-cho.

Beyond the race, the event is a celebration of Icheon’s world-renowned ceramic culture. The unique prize structure—offering ceramic mug sets alongside traditional athletic gear—reflects the city’s pride in its UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art status. Runners can expect a professional experience organized by the Icheon Sports Association, featuring full chip timing for all distances and a festive race village offering local snacks and cultural displays. Whether aiming for a new personal record on the half-marathon course or enjoying a 5km family jog, the Icheon Ceramic Marathon provides a distinctively "earthy" and rewarding racing experience.

Metric	Icheon Ceramic Marathon Details
Event Date	April 5, 2026 (Sunday)
Assembly Time	08:30 AM (Start ~09:00 AM)
Race Venue	Icheon Sports Complex (이천종합운동장)
Participant Limit	6,000 Runners
Icheon City Population	~249,269 Residents
Demographics of Icheon	Korean (~95%), Foreign Residents (~5% including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Uzbek)

Registration typically concludes in early March, or earlier if the capacity is met. Participants in the 10km and Half Marathon categories receive premium souvenirs such as specialized sports goggles or the event's signature ceramic ware. The course is designed to be accessible but engaging, providing a scenic loop through the city’s outskirts where the spring blossoms begin to peak. Join thousands of enthusiasts in celebrating Icheon’s 27th year of running and craftsmanship.

Races Offered

10km

Apr 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

5km

Apr 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

Half Marathon

Apr 05, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Icheon.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.3° / 19.8°

wb_sunny 5.0° / 16.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.3 /

water_drop 62.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.3° / 19.8°

wb_sunny 5.0° / 16.5°

air 8.3 km/h

water_drop 62.5%

About Icheon

Learn more about the host city, Icheon.

Icheon is a small city south east of Seoul in Gyeonggi-do Province. Icheon is a center for Korean ceramics and holds the annual Icheon Ceramic festival - the largest ceramic culture festival in Korea.