Daegu Marathon
Daegu, South Korea · Sunday 23 February 2025
The Daegu Marathon 2025 is a trail-based full marathon set for February in South Korea, offering runners a flat to gently rolling course through the region with minimal elevation change that rarely climbs much above 111 meters. This is a solid choice if you're looking for a winter road racing option outside the typical spring marathon season, though you should prepare for Korean winter conditions and potentially crowded local running events. The trail surface means you'll want shoes with adequate grip and traction rather than your standard road racers, and the gentle rolling terrain makes it accessible to runners across fitness levels without being completely pancake-flat. Check the official race website for specific logistics like start times, bib pickup, and course support stations well ahead of race day, as international runners often face different procedures than local participants. February weather in Daegu typically means cold temperatures and possible precipitation, so plan your training and gear accordingly during the winter months leading up to the race.
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Adjusted Time
4:37:48
Time difference: +37.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain197m
Elevation High111m
Elevation Low32m
Daegu Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
Daegu Marathon is a full marathon held in Daegu, South Korea, scheduled for Sunday 23 February 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 197m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 111m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Daegu Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 197m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 32m to 111m above sea level (79m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
Daegu Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Daegu Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Daegu Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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