Marathons in Daegu
Daegu has one marathon in our database in South Korea, centred on Daegu.
Daegu Marathon typically draws around 28,000 finishers.
Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.
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GyeongjuNorth GyeongsangSouth Korea· 56 km away
Gyeongju Marathon
The Gyeongju Marathon attracts approximately 3,156 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.
Next race: Saturday, 17 October 2026
PohangNorth GyeongsangSouth Korea· 72 km away
Pohang Marathon
The Pohang Marathon attracts approximately 5,000 finishers each October through South Korea's steel-city port on the East Sea. The course passes Hwanho Park, the POSCO steelworks waterfront, and the Homigot sunrise square area with coastal views. October's mild Korean autumn makes it a popular regional race on the southeast coast.
Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026
BusanBusanSouth Korea· 94 km away
Busan Marathon
The Busan Marathon draws approximately 15k finishers each January through South Korea's second-largest city and premier port. The course passes Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Bridge, and the Busan Cinema Centre on a coastal loop along the East Sea. January's crisp Korean winter and sea-breeze scenery make it the country's largest winter marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 10 January 2027
GongjuSouth ChungcheongSouth Korea· 147 km away
Gongju Baekje Marathon
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. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 19 September 2027
GunsanNorth JeollaSouth Korea· 170 km away
Gunsan Saemangeum International Marathon
The Gunsan Saemangeum International Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers each April on an urban and coastal plain road in Gunsan, South Korea. Its pancake-flat terrain makes it a popular speed course in Korea. The route passes harbor districts, flat reclaimed-land roads, and open western-coast scenery. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
HwaseongGyeonggiSouth Korea· 193 km away
Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon
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