The 18th International Peace Marathon with 3,700 Participants Held On-Tact

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) held the ‘Ontact International Peace Marathon’ on the 24th at 10 a.m., where all 3,700 participants started simultaneously, and the race footage was broadcast live online and on large media screens.

The 18th Ontact International Peace Marathon was held this morning as a unique marathon event where 3,700 participants ran their designated courses individually.

Over 3,700 Participants from Around the World

More than 3,700 participants from various countries worldwide took part in the ‘Ontact International Peace Marathon.’

National Marathoner Lee Bong-ju Participates to Wish for Overcoming COVID-19

This event featured ‘National Marathoner’ Lee Bong-ju and famous marathon YouTubers who ran together with participants, wishing for the overcoming of COVID-19.

Live Broadcast on Gangnam-gu Office YouTube Channel and Large Media Screens around Samseong-dong

Gangnam-gu, the organizer of the event, broadcast the participants’ race footage live on the district office’s YouTube channel and on large media screens around the COEX K-POP Square area in Samseong-dong, delivering a vivid sense of the event.

Gangnam-gu Donates All Participation Fees to Overcome COVID-19

Additionally, the district donated all marathon participation fees to organizations working to overcome COVID-19, conveying a spirit of togetherness, consideration, and respect.

Mr. Park Gi-won, a resident of Mapo-gu, Seoul, said, "Many people are going through difficult times due to COVID-19 these days, and I hope this event can be an opportunity to gain more strength and keep fighting."

On this day, people worldwide, who had been withdrawn due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, participated in spreading a culture of sharing through donations made via the race.

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