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Pohang Steel Run

location_city Pohang-si

flag South Korea

calendar_today 30 May, 2026

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About the Event

Experience the powerful energy of Korea's industrial heartland at the Pohang Steel Run, a unique evening marathon set for May 30, 2026. This distinctive event offers a rare opportunity to run through the dramatic backdrop of a steel-producing city as day turns to night. The late afternoon 5:00 PM start creates a spectacular atmosphere, with the setting sun casting an incredible glow over the urban landscape. It's more than a race; it's a celebration of Pohang's identity, combining athletic challenge with a truly one-of-a-kind visual and cultural experience you won't find anywhere else.

Races Offered

5K

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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150 days remaining

10K

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

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150 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Pohang-si.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.9° / 24.8°

wb_sunny 12.0° / 22.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.0 /

water_drop 60.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.9° / 24.8°

wb_sunny 12.0° / 22.1°

air 12.0 km/h

water_drop 60.7%

About Pohang-si

Scenic view of

Pohang, formerly spelled Po-Hang, is the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022, bordering the East Sea to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeongdeok County to the north.

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