Yangpyeong County to Host "2026 Yangpyeong Granfondo"… Registration for 2,500 Participants Opens on May 20

Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Official Partner Han Sung Motor

Tailored Courses from Beginner-Friendly Challenge to Intermediate and Advanced Granfondo

A Comprehensive Riding Festival Blending Nature, Sports, and Culture with Special Performances

Yangpyeong County in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will host the "Mercedes-Benz Official Partner Han Sung Motor 2026 Yangpyeong Granfondo," a leading cycling festival in the Seoul metropolitan area, on August 29 at the Mulmalgeun Yangpyeong Sports Complex and throughout Yangpyeong County. Registration for participants will begin at 11:00 a.m. on May 20.

2026 Yangpyeong Granfondo to be Held. Courtesy of Yangpyeong County

Organized by the Yangpyeong County Sports Association and co-hosted by the Yangpyeong County Cycling Federation and The Bike, this event is supported by Yangpyeong County, the Korea Cycling Federation, Mercedes-Benz, and Chong Kun Dang, among others. Notably, this year, Han Sung Motor, the largest official partner of Mercedes-Benz in Korea, will participate as an official sponsor, aiming to enhance participant satisfaction through more systematic operations and strengthened safety management.

The Yangpyeong Granfondo, which has drawn strong interest from cyclists and sold out quickly every year, will expand its participant capacity to 2,500 this year. The event offers two different courses tailored to the participants' skill levels.

The "Challenge Course," designed for beginners in long-distance cycling, covers a relatively gentle 47.14 km route with a cumulative elevation gain of 683 meters, starting and finishing at the Mulmalgeun Yangpyeong Sports Complex and circulating the Yangpyeong area. The "Granfondo Course," aimed at enthusiast riders, features a total distance of 93.8 km and a cumulative elevation gain of 1,188 meters. This route includes multiple sections with repeated elevation changes and a 2 km timed King of Mountain (K.O.M) official competition segment, offering an appealing challenge for intermediate and advanced riders.

There are also a variety of benefits and prizes for participants. Based on records from the K.O.M segment, the top three men and women in each age group will receive certificates and up to KRW 300,000 in Yangpyeong local gift certificates. Those placing fourth and fifth will be awarded local specialty products from Yangpyeong. Additionally, a new "Most Participating Club Award" has been established for cycling clubs with 15 or more participants, with separate prize money. All participants will receive a commemorative gift, a finisher's medal, and a KRW 5,000 Yangpyeong local gift certificate.

2025 Yangpyeong Granfondo event scene. Provided by Yangpyeong County

This year's event will go beyond a simple bicycle race, transforming into a cultural festival for the whole family. At the Mulmalgeun Yangpyeong Sports Complex event venue, there will be a "Kids Bike Championship" and a Kids Park for children ages 4 to 7, along with a finisher's medal engraving service, a DID photo zone for checking video records, special celebratory performances, and prize drawings—offering a wide variety of programs.

An official from Yangpyeong County stated, "Through our partnership with Han Sung Motor, we are preparing a premier event with enhanced operations and a top priority on participant safety. We hope this event, set amid the beautiful natural scenery of Yangpyeong, will provide the best experience for riders and serve as a catalyst for boosting the local economy."

Meanwhile, applications for the "2026 Yangpyeong Granfondo" will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the official Yangpyeong Granfondo website starting at 11:00 a.m. on May 20.

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