The 2nd Anyangcheon Maple Road Marathon (안양천 단풍길 마라톤) will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM. It starts and finishes at the Yeongrongi Silver Grass Field under Sinjeong Bridge in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and offers a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon for the same entry fee of 50,000 KRW. Registration runs through Thursday, November 5, 2026, and the organizer says it may close early.
🍁 A Stream Path in Autumn
Anyangcheon is one of western Seoul’s favorite stream paths, a flat route for walkers, cyclists, and runners that runs from the city toward the Han River. This race takes that everyday path and gives it a theme: in Korean, danpung-gil means a road of autumn leaves.
The race is organized by the Korea Life Sports Federation, and it has a charitable side. The organizer states that the prize money is donated to neighbors in need, and winners receive a certificate and a donation receipt. For visitors, it is also a convenient race. The start is a short walk from a subway exit on Seoul’s Line 2 branch, and all three distances stay on the same stream path.
The practical hurdles for international runners are the Korean-language registration and bank-transfer payment, which we cover below. Because bibs are mailed to people who register early, the timing of your registration matters too.
📅 Event Overview
- Event name: 2nd Anyangcheon Maple Road Marathon (제2회 안양천 단풍길 마라톤)
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Schedule: assemble by 8:00 AM, start at 9:00 AM. The three distances start in this order: half marathon, 10K, 5K.
- Venue: Yeongrongi Silver Grass Field under Sinjeong Bridge (신정교 하부 영롱이 억새구장), 62 Yeongdeungpo-ro 2-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
- Distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon
- Registration period: through November 5, 2026 (may close early)
- Host and organizer: Korea Life Sports Federation (사단법인 대한생활체육연맹)
- Contact: 02-888-8805, [email protected], or the organizer’s KakaoTalk channel
The organizer asks runners to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start, and the participant notes recommend arriving about an hour before. Plan for the longer time, because the baggage drop and bib check take time.
🗺️ Course Details
The organizer publishes the routes as map images. The start and finish at the silver grass field are fixed, but the organizer adds that the route itself may change, so treat the following as the current plan and check the official course page before race day.
🏃 5K
From the start, the route heads north along the stream to a turnaround at Huimang Bridge (희망교) and returns to the finish.
🏃 10K
The 10K heads north along Anyangcheon, passing the stream’s bridges, to the confluence where Anyangcheon meets the Han River. This is the first turnaround. The route then returns south past the start area to a second turnaround at Sinjeong Bridge and finishes at the silver grass field.
🏃 Half Marathon
The half marathon also runs north to the confluence with the Han River for its first turnaround. It then comes back past the start area and continues south along the stream, passing Gwangmyeong Bridge, to a second turnaround 120 meters past Cheolsan Bridge, then returns to the finish.
📊 Course Analysis and Difficulty
This is a stream-path course, so expect flat terrain and open views. The main variable is the number of turnarounds: the 10K and the half marathon each have two, so you will pass runners in both directions. Because the half marathon runs back through the start area before heading south, friends and family can see you at the venue in the middle of the race. The organizer does not publish an elevation profile, a time limit, or the aid-station locations, so confirm these if they matter for your plan.
💰 Entry Fees and Payment
| Distance | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| Half marathon | 50,000 KRW |
| 10K | 50,000 KRW |
| 5K | 50,000 KRW |
The official site lists payment by bank transfer to an IBK account held in the name of the Korea Life Sports Federation; see the official page for the current account details. The organizer asks you to write the depositor name as your name followed by your six-digit date of birth, in the same format as the official example, a name plus 810508.
📝 Registration Information and Rules
- Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026. The organizer says registration may close early.
- Two steps: submit the online application, then pay by bank transfer. The organizer has posted a notice asking people who paid without submitting an application to contact it through KakaoTalk, so do both steps.
- Bib delivery: bibs are sent by courier to people who register by October 25. People who register from October 26 collect their bib at the venue on race day.
- Changing your address or details: the organizer says courier addresses and application details can be changed through KakaoTalk or the office until November 9, and cannot be changed after the courier deadline. Its notice calls November 9 a Sunday, but November 9, 2026 is a Monday, so confirm the date with the office.
- Bring your bib: your time cannot be recorded without it. Lost or forgotten bibs are not reissued, and no spare bibs are kept.
- Timing: chips are used for all distances. Times are recorded as net time, and prize rankings are decided by gun time and the judges’ decision. If you are aiming for a prize, start near the front.
- Baggage and changing rooms: available on race day. The organizer is not liable for lost valuables and keeps lost-and-found items for 14 days before discarding them.
- Insurance: participants are covered by liability insurance on race day only. Some people who register after the deadline may not be covered.
- Refunds: the organizer says refunds for a cancellation are available only to applicants who request one by Sunday, October 25, 2026, through the application lookup page, minus a refund fee. There is no refund if the race is stopped for a natural disaster, and a full refund if the authorities order it cancelled.
Do you need help with registration?
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🏆 Awards
The organizer lists prize amounts by place, with a separate scale for the half marathon and for the 5K and 10K. It states that the prize money is donated to neighbors in need, and winners receive a certificate and a donation receipt.
| Place | Half marathon | 5K and 10K |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 300,000 KRW | 200,000 KRW |
| 2nd | 250,000 KRW | 150,000 KRW |
| 3rd | 200,000 KRW | 100,000 KRW |
| 4th | 150,000 KRW | 50,000 KRW |
| 5th | 100,000 KRW | 50,000 KRW |
Athletes registered with the Korea Association of Athletics Federations, and anyone whose registration lapsed less than two years ago, are excluded from the awards.
🎁 Souvenirs and Raffle Prizes
Every participant receives the following, according to the organizer:
- A commemorative T-shirt (the color and design may change)
- A finisher medal
- A mobile record certificate for every distance
- Finisher snacks and a drink
- A Purely mineral liquid stick in grapefruit flavor
There is also an on-site raffle, with items from sponsors that include bedding from Evezary, Greenvia energy gel, and sunglasses. The organizer notes that souvenirs and raffle items can change.
🚇 How to Get There
The organizer recommends public transport because parking near the venue is limited and crowded. Its directions are:
- Subway Line 2, Sinjeong branch: Dorimcheon Station, Exit 2, about a 10-minute walk. Enter the Dorimcheon path and head toward where it joins Anyangcheon and Sinjeong Bridge. If you are on the main Line 2, transfer to the Sinjeong branch at Sindorim.
- Subway Line 5: Omokgyo Station, Exit 5, about a 20-minute walk. Cross Omokgyo and go down to the Anyangcheon path on the Yeongdeungpo side, then head toward Sinjeong Bridge.
- Branch bus 6633 toward Gaehwa Station: get off at the Dorimcheon Station Exit 2 stop, then walk about 10 minutes along the Dorimcheon path.
The organizer warns that the sports field on the opposite (Yangcheon-gu) bank of Anyangcheon is easy to confuse with the assembly point, so confirm the location on Naver Map or Kakao Map. Walking times are estimates, and the organizer recommends checking bus directions in a map app before you go.
🎽 Preparation Tips
🧥 Dress for a Cool Morning
Mid-November mornings in Seoul are often cool, and a stream path can feel colder than the street. Wear a warm layer to the venue and use the baggage storage before the 9:00 AM start.
👟 Shoes
Wear road shoes you have already trained in. The route is a stream path, so you do not need a special trail shoe.
🔁 Pace for the Turnarounds
The half marathon has two turnarounds and passes the start area midway, so it is easy to start too fast on a flat course. Plan an even pace, and use the passing runners as company rather than a reason to speed up.
💧 Hydration
The organizer does not describe the aid stations, so drink well before the start and consider carrying a small bottle for the half marathon.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this race suitable for beginners?
Yes. The 5K is a good first race, and the course is a flat stream path.
How will I receive my bib?
If you register by October 25, it is sent by courier to the address on your application. If you register from October 26, you collect it at the venue on race day.
Can I pay by credit card?
The official site lists bank transfer only, and the depositor name should be your name plus your six-digit date of birth.
Can I get a refund?
Only if you request a cancellation by October 25 through the application lookup page, and a refund fee is deducted. There is no refund if the race is stopped for a natural disaster.
How is my time recorded?
A timing chip records your net time on every distance, and you receive a mobile record certificate. Prize rankings are decided by gun time and the judges.
Is there baggage storage?
Yes, there are changing rooms and a baggage area, but the organizer does not take responsibility for lost valuables.
What is the time limit?
No time limit is published. Ask the organizer if you plan to walk part of the course.
What happens if it rains?
The organizer does not publish a rain policy. The race is stopped for natural disasters with no refund, so check the official site and KakaoTalk channel close to race day.
🏁 More Anyangcheon and Seoul Races
Planning a running trip to Seoul? These guides may also help:
- Anyangcheon Marathon (April)
- Anyangcheon Rose Festa Marathon
- Anyangcheon Moonlight Night Run
- Hangang Seoul Half Marathon
👉 Visit the official Anyangcheon Maple Road Marathon website
