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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.