Gyeonggi Tourism Organization Resumes DMZ Peace Marathon After 4 Years

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The DMZ Peace Marathon will resume after four years.

The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization announced on the 14th that it will hold the "2022 DMZ Peace Marathon," conveying the ecological, cultural, and historical value of the DMZ area, once a forbidden land, under the theme "The Beginning of Greater Peace" on the 2nd of next month, and is accepting applications until the 28th of this month.

This event will be divided into two courses: a half marathon course (21.0975 km) that runs up to the South-North Joint Security Area (JSA) in the Civilian Control Zone, and a 10 km course. It is especially notable as the course is being resumed after four years.

Both courses start from Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park. The half marathon (21.0975 km) runs through Yeou-gogae Intersection to the South-North Joint Security Area, while the 10 km course circles around the Gunnae Samgeori in the Civilian Control Zone.

Winners up to 3rd place in each course, separated by gender, will receive certificates, plaques, and medals after the event.

The participation fee is 35,000 KRW for the half marathon (21.0975 km) and 30,000 KRW for the 10 km course.

All participants will be provided with a commemorative T-shirt, eco-friendly eco bag, sports socks, a finisher medal, and a completion certificate.

An official from the organization said, "This DMZ Peace Marathon offers a special opportunity to run across the Unification Bridge to the South-North Joint Security Area (CIQ). We ask everyone to join us in starting for greater peace through this marathon."

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