Start your run under cherry blossoms！The Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon in April is truly special!

With spring arriving, many plan to visit South Korea for cherry blossom viewing. But have you thought about combining it with challenging yourself by running a marathon?

Gyeongju, South Korea, boasts numerous historic sites, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and has long been a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.

Marathon runners will pass through pink-and-white tunnels of cherry blossoms while taking in the surrounding ancient ruins, attracting many visitors to join the event every year.

Runners will start from the Gyeongju World Culture Expo Plaza. The full course is 42 kilometers, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometer, and 5-kilometer runs. Participants can choose an event that suits their fitness level.

Location: Gyeongju World Culture EXPO Plaza, Cheonggunjunghyup Station, Qianli Dong, Gyeongju City
Event Date: April 9, 2016 (Registration at 7:00 AM; Race starts at 8:00 AM)
Registration Method: At　Download the form
Email address:admin@cherrymarathon.com
Quota: 12,000 participants (registration closes when full)
Registration fee: Full marathon / Half marathon / 10 km – 30,000 KRW; 5 km – 20,000 KRW
Registration deadline: March 18, 2016
Official website:http://www.cherrymarathon.com/

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