Changwon Unification Marathon Held at Changwon Sports Complex

Gyeongnam Changwon Special City announced that the "22nd Changwon Unification Marathon" was held on the morning of the 20th at the Changwon Sports Park General Stadium.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced that the "22nd Changwon Unification Marathon" was held on the morning of the 20th at Changwon Sports Park General Stadium.

The event began to commemorate the meaning of the June 15th North-South Joint Declaration in 2000 and has shared its history for 22 years this year. There are two courses of 10 km and 5 km, with the main sections being Naedong Education Complex in Seongsan-gu and Samdong Intersection.

As a representative marathon event of Changwon, this competition operated full and half courses certified by the Korea Association of Athletics Federations until 2019. However, due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was held non-face-to-face for the past two years, and this year, it was converted to an in-person event but with a reduced running course for smooth operation.

Nearly 3,000 runners gathered at the stadium that day. From 9 a.m., an opening ceremony for participants was held, adding vitality to the venue through stage performances including "Gilnori," and various side events such as food and experience booths were also presented.

Jo Myeong-rae, the 2nd Vice Mayor, said, "I hope all participants can demonstrate their abilities without any safety accidents, and that it will be a day to reflect on the spirit of peaceful unification."

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