Gyeongju Marathon
Gyengju, South Korea · Saturday 18 October 2025
Held in Gyeongju, South Korea in October 2025, this marathon takes runners through a region rich with historical significance. The setting combines cultural heritage with accessible natural terrain, making it a destination race that appeals to runners seeking something beyond the typical urban marathon experience. The course itself is a trail-based route with gentle rolling hills throughout its 42.2-kilometer distance. With only 86 meters of elevation gain across the entire race, runners won't face any sustained climbs, though the undulating terrain means there's rarely a truly flat stretch. The elevation profile ranges between 28 and 78 meters above sea level, which translates to the kind of rolling landscape that keeps your legs engaged without demanding the brutal effort of a mountainous course. Expect a steady, rhythmic effort rather than dramatic elevation changes, the sort of race where pacing consistency matters more than power hiking.
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Adjusted Time
4:33:35
Time difference: +33.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain86m
Elevation High78m
Elevation Low28m
Gyeongju Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
Gyeongju Marathon is a full marathon held in Gyengju, South Korea, scheduled for Saturday 18 October 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 86m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 78m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Gyeongju Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 86m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 28m to 78m above sea level — a 50m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Trail
Gyeongju 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 Gyeongju Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Gyeongju 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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