Gongju, South Chungcheong, South Korea
The Gongju Baekje Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers each October 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. Baekje-era heritage areas and river sections climb through the old capital, where ancient-kingdom history frames every rolling stretch of road.
Gongju Baekje Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Gongju Baekje Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026 with a 8:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Starts and finishes in Gongju. The route passes Baekje-era heritage areas, river sections, and roads through the old capital. Gentle rises through historic districts reward patient pacing, with heritage-site volunteers cheering along the Baekje landmark loop.
The Gongju Baekje Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
The Gongju Baekje Marathon accepts entries through gongjumarathon.com, using open registration when places remain and a lottery when demand exceeds capacity. Sign-up for the October race typically opens one to two months beforehand. International runners apply through the same portal; the regional field is more accessible than ballot-heavy Seoul majors.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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