Marathon Event Also 'Contactless'... Gyeongju City Holds Cherry Blossom Marathon with 'Running App Verification'

Recruitment of Participants for 10km and 5km Categories Until the 18th... Format for Certified Completion Records

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gyeongju City, Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 2nd that it will hold the "29th Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon" as an untact (non-face-to-face) race for two weeks from the 28th to April 8th.

This marathon will be conducted by participants running their desired course in the Gyeongju area using a running app, then sending their completion records to the race secretariat for verification. The event categories are 10 km and 5 km. Participation is limited to the first 3,000 applicants.

Those wishing to participate can apply through the official race website by the 18th. Various events and souvenirs have also been prepared for participants.

Mayor Ju Nak-young said, "I hope this event allows people to find a moment of mental rest amidst the beautiful spring atmosphere of Gyeongju."

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