Dongducheon, Mecca of Mountain Sports, Set for Borderless Race... International Trail Running Competition Opens on the 25th

Dongducheon to Host 'International Trail Running Competition' on April 25
2,500 Participants Expected... New Family Course Promises a 'Healing Race'
New 5km Beginner Course Introduced... 'Healing in Nature' for the Whole Family

Dongducheon, known as the mecca of mountain sports, will host the 12th Dongducheon International Trail Running Competition on April 25 in the Bosan-dong Special Tourist Zone.

The 12th Dongducheon International Trail Running Competition held in Dongducheon, the holy land of mountain sports. Provided by Dongducheon City.

This year's competition, set against the picturesque spring scenery of Dongducheon, will feature a heated race with around 2,500 participants from both Korea and abroad.

In addition to the existing 20km and 50km courses for intermediate and advanced runners and the 10km course for beginner and intermediate runners, a new 5km beginner course has been introduced this year.

Notably, the 5km course is open to children under the age of 14 when accompanied by a guardian, transforming the event into a 'family-oriented sports festival' where not only professional athletes but also entire families can run and enjoy the pristine natural environment together.

The race course traverses Dongducheon's iconic mountains, including Wangbangsan, Eodeungsan, and Cheonboksan. The organizers aim to provide an environmentally friendly race that avoids artificial urban roads and preserves the natural landscape as much as possible, offering participants a unique opportunity to push their limits in the embrace of nature.

Hosted by the Dongducheon Sports Association, organized by JCeno Co., Ltd., and sponsored by both Dongducheon City and the Dongducheon City Council, the event is expected to play a significant role in revitalizing the local economy.

A Dongducheon City official stated, "This competition, which showcases the beautiful nature of Dongducheon to participants from home and abroad, will invigorate the local economy and establish Dongducheon as a global hub for mountain sports."

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