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Namwon Haepyeong Marathon

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Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

calendar_today 12 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

The Namwon Haepyeong Marathon (남원 해평마라톤) is a specialized running event held in the Jeonbuk State of South Korea. Renowned for its "flat and fast" profile, the race is a favorite for athletes seeking personal records in a community-oriented environment. Unlike the larger government-sponsored events in the region, this race is organized by a private association, ensuring a compact and intimate atmosphere for all participants. Below is the SEO-optimized description and event data for the 2026 edition.

Register for the 2026 Namwon Haepyeong Marathon on April 12, 2026. Explore a flat, beginner-friendly 5km and 10km course in South Korea. Perfect for personal bests with professional traffic control and scenic views of Yongdam-ri.

Event Detail	Race Information
Event Date	Sunday, April 12, 2026
Location	Yongdam-ri, Namwon, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
Race Distances	10km and 5km
Course Terrain	95% Flat; Tarmac/Road
Official Website	runtoharmony.kr

The event site at Chunyang Theme Park offers full facilities, including baggage storage, medical stations, and dedicated massage booths for post-race recovery. The route is characterized by its high integrity, featuring clear distance markers and effective traffic management. Because the race occurs on April 12th—the same weekend as several major global marathons—it offers a quieter, high-performance alternative for runners who prefer a streamlined experience without the crowds of a major city marathon. Participants are advised to register early via the Run to Harmony portal to secure their timing bib and race pack.

Races Offered

10km

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

5km

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$13.50

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.4° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 6.5° / 17.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.7 /

water_drop 66.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.4° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 6.5° / 17.8°

air 7.7 km/h

water_drop 66.4%

About Namwon-si

Learn more about the host city, Namwon-si.

Namwon is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Namwon is about 50 minutes from the provincial capital of Jeonju, which is almost three hours away from Seoul. The official city flower is Royal Azalea (철쭉) while the city tree is the crape-myrtle (배롱나무) and the city bird is the swallow (제비). Namwon is a small city located just outside Jirisan National Park, which has the largest set of mountains on the South Korean Mainland. It also borders the Seomjin River, one of South Korea's more prominent rivers. It is 3 hours and 15 minutes from the Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and about one hour from both the U-Square Bus Terminal in Gwangju and the Jeonju Inter City Bus Terminal. It is called "the City of Love" because of the famous Korean love story of Chunhyang. Gwanghanlu Garden is a shrine to this love story.