Daegu Marathon course.

The marathon course for 2027 (28 Feb 2027): flat, 60 m of climbing, loop.

Marathon

Distance
42.195
kilometers
Climb
60 m
total ascent
Descent
60 m
total descent
Profile
Flat
PB territory
Layout
Loop
Road
Time limit
—
not published
Start
TBC
not published
Boston qualifier
No
not listed as a BQ course

Racing it

Pro tips

  1. 01

    Even effort, flat loop

    The marathon has only 60 m of total climb and a flat profile, so settle into even pacing rather than saving energy for hills. Use the wide, paved city streets to run smooth tangents.

    From the elevation profile

  2. 02

    Gear for 4.8°C

    Typical race-day temperature is 4.8°C. Wear disposable or easily removable layers and keep hands covered early; cold starts can make the first downtown kilometers feel stiff.

    From the temperature

  3. 03

    Loop logistics at the stadium

    The course is a loop that starts and finishes at Daegu Stadium. Plan your warm-up, bag drop and post-race meeting point around the stadium, not a separate finish line.

    From the layout

  4. 04

    Expect a big field

    The race attracts a massive field from elites to amateurs. Seed yourself realistically and stay patient if the opening city streets feel crowded before the pack spreads out.

    From the description

  5. 05

    Use downtown as a rhythm check

    The circular route goes through the heart of downtown on wide paved streets. Keep relaxed through the urban sections and save focus for holding pace on the flat return to the stadium.

    From the description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.

Course on the 2027 race page Dates and entry Race-day weather

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