Hwasun-gun 'Goidol National Marathon' Successfully Concluded

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyuk-jun] Jeollanam-do Hwasun-gun (Governor Gu Bok-gyu) successfully concluded the Hwasun Dolmen National Marathon on the 6th at the Hwasun Public Stadium area.

According to the county on the 8th, about 2,000 participants took part in this 19th annual event. Due to safety concerns, the existing half marathon category was shortened to 11 km, and a total of three race categories?5 km, 10 km, and 11 km?were held.

To ensure smooth progress of the event, about 200 safety personnel including the Hwasun County Athletics Association management, volunteers, the Marine Corps Veterans Association, and the Korean Red Cross Volunteer Society were deployed to prepare for any possible safety incidents.

At the headquarters and turnaround points, ambulances and medical staff from the fire station and health center were stationed to provide prompt response in case of emergencies. With police support managing road closures in each section, the event was completed safely without any incidents.

Athlete Hwang Young-jo, who visited the event, said, “In marathons, running posture is the most important,” and added, “The goal should be to finish safely rather than focusing on records.”

Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyuk-jun baekok@asiae.co.kr

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