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Jirisan Mountain Climbathon

Name: Jirisan Mountain Climbathon
Start: 2026-05-24
End: 2026-05-24
Location: Sicheon-myeon

location_city Sicheon-myeon

flag South Korea

calendar_today 24 May, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Embark on the ultimate mountain pilgrimage at the 37th Jirisan Grand Traverse on May 24, 2026. This legendary trail run is one of Korea's most revered ultra-distance challenges, guiding seasoned adventurers on a 48km journey across the spine of the country's most sacred mountain range. With an early 3:00 AM start from Hwaeomsa Temple, runners traverse high passes and deep valleys under the stars, pushing their limits from Seongsamjae to Jungsan-ri. It’s more than a race; it's a profound test of endurance and spirit, offering an unparalleled connection to the raw, untamed beauty of Jirisan.

Races Offered

21km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 21K

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Type — Trail running

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34km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 34K

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Type — Trail running

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40km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 40K

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Type — Trail running

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48km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 48K

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Type — Trail running

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144 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Sicheon-myeon.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.5° / 18.9°

wb_sunny 8.5° / 17.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.9 /

water_drop 67.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.5° / 18.9°

wb_sunny 8.5° / 17.0°

air 6.9 km/h

water_drop 67.9%

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About the Event

Races Offered

21km

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40km

48km

Weather Overview

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