Run along the Han River, find a water fountain, win prizes

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday that it is holding "Arisu Run," a running challenge in which participants jog through Han River parks, stop at outdoor Arisu water fountains and verify their visits, through Nov. 15.

Arisu Run is a self-paced event with no set course, distance or start time. Runners head out along the Han River, find one of the Arisu outdoor fountains installed throughout the parks, take a drink and log their run with a verification photo.

To take part, participants post a screenshot of their workout from a running app along with a photo of the fountain on Instagram, then either tag the official Arisu account or send the post via direct message. Prizes — including running shoes and sunglasses — are awarded based on the number of entries and the content of each submission.

A total of 120 Arisu outdoor fountains are installed across Han River parks; their locations can be found on the "Arisu Map." The city organized the event to boost use of the fountains. The fountains operate through Nov. 15, when they shut down to prevent freeze damage over winter, and Arisu Run ends on the same date.

Kwon Min, head of the Seoul Arisu Headquarters, said the city hopes the event will give residents a chance to discover fountains near their usual running routes and make it more convenient to drink Arisu water while exercising.