A moderate-intensity walking and slow jogging event along the Jayang Han River course is set for Oct. 16 — registration opens Oct. 1 and closes Oct. 12, with 40 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Gwangjin-gu website.
Gwangjin-gu will host a "Challenge! Moderate-Intensity Slow Jogging Walk Course" along the Jayang Han River walking route on Oct. 16 to promote everyday health among residents.
The event is designed to raise awareness of moderate-intensity physical activity — defined as walking at 6 kilometers per hour or faster — and help participants build proper walking habits.
The program runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 16 and is open to 40 Gwangjin-gu residents who have no musculoskeletal conditions.
Participants will set off from Exit 3 of Jayang Station and follow the 5.4-kilometer Jayang Han River walking course to Gwangjin Information Library. To ensure safety and smooth pacing, the group will be divided into two teams of 20, departing three minutes apart.
Seven health and exercise professionals — including the lifestyle health team leader, a public health center exercise specialist, and a certified walking instructor — will be on site to prevent accidents and provide expert guidance. They will carefully monitor participants' pace and lead thorough stretching and lower-body strengthening exercises before and after the course to reduce the risk of injury.
Under expert supervision, participants can exercise at a level suited to their own fitness, enjoy scenic Han River views and experience moderate-intensity slow jogging without overexertion.
Registration is open online through the Gwangjin-gu website from Oct. 1 through Oct. 12. For further details, contact the fitness assessment office at the Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center.
"This slow jogging walk course will be a great opportunity for residents to build proper moderate-intensity walking habits in their daily lives," Gwangjin-gu District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said. "We invite everyone to join us, enjoy the beauty of the Han River in autumn, strengthen their fitness and shake off some stress."
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