Overview
The Jeju Marathon Festival draws approximately 3,000 finishers each May on an island road in Jeju, South Korea. The island setting gives it a travel-destination feel unlike mainland Korean marathons. The route passes volcanic-island scenery, coastal stretches, and open roads shaped by Jeju's lava landscape. Volcanic-island scenery and coastal stretches roll across roads shaped by Jeju's lava landscape, giving the island festival a distinctive profile.
Jeju Marathon Festival is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Jeju Marathon Festival 2027 race day
The next Jeju Marathon Festival is scheduled for Sunday, 2 May 2027 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.
Jeju Marathon Festival course route
Starts and finishes on Jeju race roads near the coast. The route passes volcanic-island scenery, coastal stretches, and open roads shaped by Jeju's lava landscape. Lava-field undulations add variety without steep grades, with island festival crowds along the coastal finish stretch.
Jeju Marathon Festival elevation profile
The Jeju Marathon Festival 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.
Entry requirements
The Jeju Marathon Festival accepts entries through jejumarathon.com, using straightforward open online registration with no ballot or qualifying time. Sign-up for the May 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Jeju Marathon Festival elevation profile?
- The Jeju Marathon Festival has 150 metres of total climbing and 140 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling with moderate climbs, with 10 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Jeju Marathon Festival?
- The Jeju Marathon Festival is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Island road starting and finishing on Jeju race roads near the coast.
- What time does the Jeju Marathon Festival start?
- The 2027 Jeju Marathon Festival starts at 8:00 am local time on Sunday, 2 May 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on jejumarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Jeju Marathon Festival start and finish?
- Starts and finishes on Jeju race roads near the coast. Updated course maps are published at https://jejumarathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Jeju Marathon Festival and how do I register?
- Jeju Marathon Festival is typically held in May. Registration opens through https://jejumarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Jeju Marathon Festival course flat?
- The course includes rolling with moderate climbs. Study the official course profile at https://jejumarathon.com/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the Jeju Marathon Festival pass?
- The route passes volcanic-island scenery, coastal stretches, and open roads shaped by Jeju's lava landscape.
- What weather should runners expect at Jeju Marathon Festival?
- Usually mild with sea breeze and moderate humidity.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
