Gangnam-gu Hosts 'International Peace Marathon' for Charity Running

[Seoul District News] Gangnam-gu, Event Held on Bongeunsa-ro in Front of Samseong 1-dong Community Center on October 3 & Online Applications Accepted Until the 21st This Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Seongmyeong Jo) will hold the "19th International Peace Marathon" on October 3rd from 8 a.m. in the area of Bongeunsa-ro in front of the Samsung 1-dong Community Center as a linked event of the "2022 Gangnam Festival."

About 6,000 participants including the U.S. Eighth Army Command in Korea, various embassies, foreigners, club members, and district residents are expected to join. The participation fees will be donated to children suffering from war and hunger around the world and to neighbors in need in Gangnam-gu.

The race is divided into four sections: full course, half course, 10km, and 5km. The route starts from Bongeunsa-ro and runs along Yangjaecheon, Tancheon, and the Han River. Fighting zones will be set up on the 10km and 5km courses, and pacemakers will be deployed for the full and half courses as part of the event.

The opening ceremony will feature a percussion performance by the female four-member drum group Drumcat and stretching exercises by the LG cheerleader team. Additionally, side events such as the "Global Master Chef Food Festival" and the "Visiting Healthy Yard" will be held.

Applications are being accepted online until September 21. Interested participants can visit the International Peace Marathon website and register through the participation application menu. Both individuals and groups can apply.

Seongmyeong Jo, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, "The International Peace Marathon is a representative 'funeation' activity (a compound of fun and donation) that combines donations for neighbors and sports events to maintain personal health." He added, "We hope everyone will join this event to enjoy the urban ecological streams while helping children worldwide and disadvantaged neighbors."

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