Gyeongju Marathon

Gyeongju, South Korea · October 17, 2026
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Comfortable temps, steady pace

Runners will face a temperature range from 59°F at the start to a peak of 70°F. With light winds from the E and humidity at 65%, maintaining hydration will be crucial. Runners should start conservatively to adjust for the warming conditions as the race progresses.

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Race Info

The Gyeongju Marathon (Korean: 경주마라톤; also billed as the Gyeongju International Marathon) is a World Athletics Elite Label race held each October in Gyeongju, South Korea. Dong-A Ilbo organizes the event with Gyeongsangbuk-do province, Gyeongju City, and the Korea Association of Athletics Federations. The course starts and finishes at Gyeongju Civic Stadium, running through downtown Gyeongju before returning to the stadium. First held in 1993, the race moved to Seoul in 2000 and returned to Gyeongju in the mid-2000s.

Race weekend

Saturday, October 17
8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
10K (6.2 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2026 Gyeongju Marathon?

The 2026 Gyeongju Marathon will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026.

Is the Gyeongju Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Gyeongju Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Gyeongju Marathon?

The time limit for the Gyeongju Marathon is 5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Gyeongju Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 71°F and a low of 55°F with a 3% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
63°F
L:57° H:67°
RunScore
6
Conditions
Rain Freq
40%
2 of 5 yrs
Wind5mph
Dew52°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
rain
67°/70°Light
4
2024
rain
66°/70°Light
4
2023
clear-day
48°/61°-
10
2022
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60°/71°-
5
2018
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45°/66°-
8