Guro-gu to host 165th carbon-zero walking event

Guro-gu will hold its 165th Carbon-Zero Walking Event on Saturday at 8 a.m. at Soccer Field A beneath the Gocheok Bridge along Anyangcheon.

The event is designed to promote a walking culture in residents' daily lives and raise awareness of carbon neutrality practices.

The program begins with a promotional booth at 8 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony, guest introductions and warm-up exercises at 8:20 a.m. before the walk gets underway. The route runs from Soccer Field A beneath the Gocheok Bridge to a midpoint at an ecological flower garden and back, covering 3 kilometers in total.

Promotional and hands-on booths will be operated by Eco-Mileage, the G Guro Guardian Corps and environmental organizations, with campaigns focused on carbon neutrality and energy conservation. The district also plans to use the Onguro app to guide residents on local walking routes and online participation options, helping them incorporate walking and environmental protection into their daily routines.

Participants who complete the full course and are either Guro-gu residents or employees of businesses in the district will be eligible for a prize draw. A total of 37 prizes will be offered, including a Dyson hair dryer, a tablet PC, a microwave oven and department store gift certificates.

Guro-gu residents and local workers wishing to take part do not need to register in advance — they may simply show up on the day.

To ensure the event runs safely, the district will announce any cancellations due to rain or abnormal weather conditions through the Guro-gu website and the Onguro app.

"I hope this becomes an opportunity to look after your health while walking together along the nearby Anyangcheon and to reflect on the meaning of practicing carbon neutrality," Guro-gu District Mayor Jang In-hong said. "I ask for the keen attention and participation of residents in small, everyday environmental protection activities."