Over 2,000 Gather for the "2026 Geumsan Ginseng Well-being Marathon"

Racing Along a Course that Showcases Geumsan's Beautiful Natural Scenery

Photo by Geumsan County

The spring season has begun in Geumsan County, Chungcheongnam-do, known as the home of ginseng, as the passionate energy of over 2,000 marathoners from all across the country gathered to participate in the "2026 Geumsan Ginseng Well-being Marathon."

The Geumsan County Athletics Federation successfully hosted the "2026 Geumsan Ginseng Well-being Marathon" on March 14 at the Geumsan Ginseng Expo parking lot and its surrounding area.

This event was organized to promote the excellence of Geumsan ginseng and to enhance public health. From early in the morning, the venue was filled with excitement as participants gathered, creating a magnificent scene throughout the area.

Participants from various backgrounds, including families and professional running clubs, started from the Geumsan Ginseng Expo parking lot and raced along a course that showcased Geumsan's beautiful natural landscapes, enjoying a healthy sweat along the way.

In addition to the marathon, the event featured a variety of attractions, such as snack booths offering Geumsan's local specialty—fried ginseng—as well as dart games, prize drawings, and other diverse activities, providing great enjoyment for both participants and visitors.

Given the large number of attendees, Geumsan County took thorough measures to prevent safety accidents. Safety personnel and medical staff were stationed along the main course, and, with the cooperation of the Geumsan Police Station and the Geumsan County Model Drivers' Association, traffic control was smoothly managed to ensure participants could complete their race safely.

A representative of the Geumsan County Athletics Federation stated, "Through today's event, we were able to share the healthy energy that Geumsan ginseng is renowned for. I hope everyone who participated receives plenty of Geumsan's vitality and enjoys good health throughout the year."

He added, "We will continue to make Geumsan a leading well-being sports city nationwide."

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