‘Dong-o Masilrun’ Completed Along Uijeongbu Stream

Kim Dong-geun, Mayor of Uijeongbu, is running with citizens participating in the Dong-o Masilrun on the 19th.

The ‘Dongo Masillun (RUN)’ hosted and organized by Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Dong-geun) was successfully held on the 19th along Buyongcheon and Jungnangcheon streams.

About 1,000 participants enjoyed the beautiful autumn scenery while running along the water routes of Jungnangcheon and Buyongcheon on either the Lifestyle Course (6 km) or the Health Course (10 km). After completing the run, they joined the ‘Dongo Village Festa’ to enjoy a variety of delicious foods.

Dongo Masillun, the first marathon event running along the urban streams of Uijeongbu, selected the start and finish points linked with the Dongo Village Festa, a local festival, to help revitalize the regional economy.

The word ‘Masil’ in Dongo Masillun carries a double meaning: it refers to going out for a stroll around one’s neighborhood and also to ‘drinking’ the sponsored refreshments such as iced Americano and beer provided to finishers.

This event was planned as a running competition where participants could walk if they wished, focusing on enjoying safely rather than on records. Accordingly, citizens from various groups including families, friends, and coworkers participated, and the sports taping booth set up to prevent injuries received great response.

Above all, to prevent safety accidents, prior safety and health education was conducted for about 30 race patrol members. During the event, race patrols identified their groups by attaching yellow balloons and guided participants to run safely.

Additionally, for the most important aspect of citizen safety in the marathon, personnel were stationed to control bicycles at the 10 km running course ramps and entrances/exits.

A family participating in Masillun said, “It was the first time running and walking 6 km with our child,” adding, “The child who completed the run with encouragement and support felt a great sense of accomplishment, making it a meaningful event.”

A citizen who usually enjoys road running said, “I felt the charm of river running while viewing the riverside scenery in the waterfront space,” and added, “Participating in this event healed both my body and mind.”

Mayor Kim Dong-geun said, “I hope this event will widely promote the beauty of Uijeongbu’s streams,” and added, “We will strive to create waterfront spaces rich in things to enjoy and see.”

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