Seoul Marathon course.

The marathon course for 2027 (21 Mar 2027): flat, 60 m of climbing, point to point.

MarathonBQ course

Distance
42.195
kilometers
Climb
60 m
total ascent
Descent
70 m
total descent
Profile
Flat
PB territory
Layout
Point to point
Road
Time limit
5 h
to finish
Start
08:00
local time
Boston qualifier
Yes
times count for Boston

Racing it

Pro tips

  1. 01

    Flat and Fast

    The marathon profile is flat with only 60 m of total climb, so aim for even pacing rather than saving energy for big hills.

    From the elevation profile

  2. 02

    Cool 08:00 Start

    Typical race-day temperature is 8°C at the 08:00 start; wear layers you can shed once you warm up through downtown Seoul.

    From the start time, temperature

  3. 03

    Start-Finish Split

    This is a point-to-point from Gwanghwamun Square to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, so plan your transport to the start and a post-race meeting point at Jamsil.

    From the layout, description

  4. 04

    Downtown to Han River

    The course runs through downtown Seoul and across the Han River to Jamsil Olympic Stadium; settle into rhythm downtown and stay relaxed on the river crossing.

    From the description

  5. 05

    Platinum Label Field

    A World Athletics Platinum Label race brings a competitive field, so line up by realistic pace and avoid getting pulled out too fast on the flat downtown opening.

    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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