The 23rd Gangnam International Peace Marathon, the highlight of the 2026 Gangnam Festival, got off to a rousing start Monday.
Organized by Gangnam-gu and the Eighth Army Command and hosted by the Gangnam-gu Sports Council, the race took place Monday morning along Bongeunsa-ro.
Some 10,000 participants ran through the autumn streets of central Gangnam, competing across four distances — a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10-kilometer course and a 5-kilometer course — each suited to different fitness levels and abilities.
The event also featured a donation ceremony presenting 177.325 million won ($130,000) raised through this year's race, along with awards ceremonies for each category and a prize draw.
Starting at 10 a.m., the Gangnam Global Master Chef Food Festival opened alongside the marathon, offering food and entertainment for participants and their families.
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