Next race
Sunday, 6 December 2026
7:30 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Bridge road
Race profile
The Busan Bridge Marathon is a full-marathon road race through Busan with a 5,000-place cap on the classic distance. Runners start at BEXCO and cross the Gwangan, Busan Port, and Namhang bridges on a course built to showcase the harbour city. Early December timing and sea-breeze exposure on the bridge decks make pacing and wind protection part of the challenge.
Busan Bridge Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 5,000 marathon places
Course & terrain
The Busan Bridge Marathon starts at BEXCO and links three major harbour bridges — Gwangan, Busan Port, and Namhang — with connectors through downtown Busan before finishing near the start area. The bridge approaches carry the toughest climbs and wind exposure, while city boulevard sections offer steadier pacing. Spectators gather around the assembly area and at bridge viewing points on race day.
Registration
The Busan Bridge Marathon uses first-come open registration on the official website for the full-marathon field, which fills on a fixed places cap. The organiser requires a recent certified marathon qualifying standard for full-marathon entry. The companion 10K uses a separate first-come field.
Race weekend
10K
Sunday 8:30 am
On the day
Flights and accommodation
Airports closest to Busan for flight planning and race-week travel.
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Common questions
Official resources
If you see something that looks out of date, please send us a note. Last reviewed 10 November 2026.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Busan.
The Gyeongju Marathon attracts approximately 3,200 finishers each October through Korea's ancient Silla dynasty capital — an open-air museum of temples and royal tombs. The course passes Bulguksa Temple approach, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and Anapji Pond on flat Gyeongju basin roads. October's mild Korean autumn and UNESCO heritage scenery make it one of the country's most culturally distinctive marathons.
The Daegu Marathon attracts approximately 28k finishers each April through South Korea's third-largest city in the humid southeast. The course passes the Suseongmot Lake, Daegu Stadium, and the Geumho River parklands on a flat loop through the textile capital of Korea. April cherry-blossom season and mild temperatures make it one of the country's largest spring marathons.
Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
The Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon draws approximately 9,000 finishers each November on a harbor road in Shimonoseki, Japan. The narrow strait setting gives the race a dramatic maritime character from start to finish. The course passes Kanmon Strait waterfronts, fishing-port districts, and repeated sea views toward Kitakyushu. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
The Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers each May on an urban road in Hwaseong, South Korea. It is one of Gyeonggi Province's biggest spring full marathons and is designed for family festival participation as well as racing. The route passes broad city roads, parkland, and the growing urban landscape of Hwaseong south of Seoul. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
The Gongju Baekje Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers each September on a historic city road in Gongju, South Korea. The ancient-kingdom history gives the race a distinct cultural frame within Korean road running. The route passes Baekje-era heritage areas, river sections, and roads through the old capital. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Pick a race that fits your goal — a PB, a city weekend, atmosphere, or a major — using course data and honest expectations.
