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Marathon without urban traffic controls
Daejeon's 3 major rivers full course

D-11 Deadline November 20 · Marathon full course naming contest deadline
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In short

Daejeon City will create a marathon full course along riverside paths including Gapcheon and Yuddeungcheon streams.

Since roads don't need to be blocked, citizens can run anytime on the regular course.

The course name will be selected through public voting, and official operations begin in 2027.

Visitor info

ApplicationDaejeon City website accepts name proposals until November 20.
Benefits1 finalist receives 50,000 won Ondae Daejeon policy allowance; 10 raffle winners receive 5,000 won prizes.

Key facts

WhenOn November 8, about 10 running club members conducted a trial run.
WhoDaejeon City utilized the riverside paths of 3 major streams including Gapcheon and Yuddeungcheon.
WhatCreating a 42.195 km marathon full course without urban traffic controls.
HowDivided into section 1 (20.5 km), section 2 (6 km), and section 3 (15.6 km).

What it means for me

Daejeon citizens can use the marathon course along the riverside paths in their daily lives.