Ulleung-gun Successfully Concludes the 18th Dokdo Protection Ulleungdo National Marathon Competition

On the 11th, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongbuk, held the '18th Dokdo Protection Ulleungdo National Marathon' with about 400 athletes participating.

This event was hosted by the Ulleung Rotary Club and Segye Ilbo. It was initiated to commemorate the noble patriotism of the Dokdo Volunteer Defense Corps who protected Dokdo, the island of our nation, and to inform the world that Dokdo is our territory.

Participants of the Dokdo Protection Ulleungdo National Marathon are energetically running along the Ulleung Circular Road.

All race courses started from the Ulleung Cultural and Arts Experience Center (formerly Jangheung Elementary School). The full course (42.195 km) circled the island clockwise along the Ulleung Circuit Road, the half course (21.0975 km) ran counterclockwise and returned from each turnaround point, and shortened courses of 10 km and 5 km were also held.

For the safety of the event, traffic safety education was conducted for police and volunteers, and all participants were insured against possible accidents during the race.

Nam Han-kwon, the county governor, said, “I support the athletes and tourists visiting Ulleungdo to fully enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and safely complete the race.”

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