Running in Seoul

Seoul is a dense metropolitan city with countless parks, waterways, and trails to explore. It is the perfect place to pick up or perfect running!

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We have collected a list of tried and tested running routes throughout the city. Run as many of them as you like! If you would like submit your favorite route in Seoul, please see below:

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HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ROUTE:
1.) Run your course and record it using Garmin, Strava, etc.
2.) Take a screenshot of the map of your route.
3.) Download the gpx file of your route.
4.) Send the screenshot and the gpx file to seoulflyers@gmail.com with answers to the following questionnaire:
- What is the distance of your course?
- How do you get to the starting point of the route? (written directions)
- In what region ( -gu) is your route located? (Yongsan-gu, Eunpyeong-gu, etc.)
- Where should participants store their belongings?
- Are there cafes or restaurants nearby to visit after the run? (give at least one example)
- What is special about your course?
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Courses must adhere to the following guidelines to be accepted:
- Course must be in Seoul.
- Course must be between 5K and 12K.
- Starting and ending point of course must be the same (no point-to-points).
- Course may not be on a track.
- Course may be on trail, as long as it follows the other rules.