The Gangnam International Peace Marathon is a community running event organized by the Gangnam-gu Sports Council, with Gangnam-gu and the U. S. Eighth Army listed as hosts.

Its 23rd edition is scheduled for October 5, 2026, a public holiday, with participants gathering at 8:00 a. m. in front of the Samseong 1-dong Community Service Center on Bongeunsa-ro.

The event offers four race options: Full, Half, 10 km, and 5 km, welcoming runners to choose a distance that suits them. Registration is scheduled to open from August 10, with priority periods for Gangnam-gu residents and a general registration period, subject to capacity. Entry fees are 30,000 won for the Full course, 20,000 won for the Half and 10 km courses, and 10,000 won for the 5 km course; all entry fees are donated.

Participants receive a T-shirt, race bib, timing chip, finisher’s medal, and post-race snack. The route uses bicycle paths, so runners are advised to take particular care around cyclists. The event is supported by cultural, charitable, and commercial partners