Guro-gu, Revitalizing the 'G Valley Smart Marathon'

Guro-gu, the G Valley Smart Marathon Returns!

Smart Marathon with QR Codes Attached to Individuals and Companies ... Held on October 6 at Guro Digital Complex

Various Side Events Also Prepared ... Apply on the Website by August 31

Grow Up Guro! Marathon Returns After 4 Years!

Guro-gu (Mayor Moon Heon-il) is hosting the 18th G Valley Smart Marathon.

Guro-gu announced on the 7th that “the G Valley Necktie Marathon, which started in 2003 and was popular as a unique event where office workers and residents ran wearing neckties, has been revamped as the G Valley Smart Marathon and will be held again after 4 years.”

The event will take place on October 6, the first day of the G Festival, at Mario Tower Plaza within the Guro Digital Complex. It is hosted by the Guro-gu Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry, sponsored by Guro-gu, and will be enriched with support from Netmarble and Shinhan Bank Guro-gu Office Branch.

The concept of the G Valley Smart Marathon is the ‘QRPR Marathon,’ where QR codes are attached to race bibs, allowing each company and organization to promote their products, activities, and other information. Participants can design their own QR codes when applying, and QR codes can also be produced upon request.

Participants will run a 5km course starting from Mario Tower, passing Namguro Station, Guro Middle School, Hyundai Apartments, Daerim Station, Guro 3 Rainwater Pumping Station, and returning to Mario Tower.

Various awards such as the G Valley Quiz Award, Best Photo Award, and QR Design Award will be given along with prizes. Side events including a fan signing event with JTBC’s ‘Mungchyeoya Chanda’ members, ‘Open Your Heart’ where office workers shout out their inner thoughts, a quiz event using QR codes, and celebratory performances will also be held, making the event fun and meaningful.

Anyone, including G Valley entrepreneurs, office workers, and Guro-gu residents, can participate, and the entry is free.

Individuals and groups wishing to participate can apply by August 31 by visiting the Guro-gu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Guro-gu Office Regional Economy Division, or through the G Valley Smart Marathon website.

A Guro-gu official stated, “We expect a large crowd, so we will make every effort to ensure safety management,” and added, “We hope many people will participate in this event where they can relieve stress while running and create joyful memories.”

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