S-Oil to Host 'Touching Marathon' with Lee Bongju

Three Courses for Runners With and Without Disabilities
Held October 4 at Peace Square in Sangam, Seoul
All Entry Fees Donated to the Korean Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities

S-Oil, marking its 50th anniversary, is sponsoring the ‘Touching Marathon,’ a race in which people with and without disabilities run together, alongside Korea’s national marathoner, Lee Bongju.

The scene of the 'Touching Marathon' sponsored and held by S-Oil. Photo by S-Oil

On the 28th, S-Oil announced that the Korean Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, with Lee Bongju serving as team leader, will be accepting applications for participation in the ‘Touching Marathon’ through its official website until mid-September.

The event will take place on October 4 at the Peace Square in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Both individuals with disabilities and those without can participate, and three courses will be available: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon. The routes will run along Nanjicheon Circular Road, including Peace Lawn Square and Sky Park.

The entry fee is 50,000 won for the 5 km course, 60,000 won for the 10 km course, and 70,000 won for the half marathon. All fees will be donated in full to the Korean Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, with donation receipts issued to participants. People with disabilities can enter for free, and one accompanying runner per participant with developmental or visual disabilities is also exempt from the entry fee.

Lee Bongju stated, “This is a special event where people with and without disabilities run together, respecting each other’s pace. Beyond records and rankings, it will be a place to encourage one another and share the values of challenge and hope.” He added, “I hope every step taken by runners from across the country becomes a source of warm support and fresh courage for someone.”

S-Oil hosted the ‘Touching Marathon’ for 14 years, from 2006 to 2019, supporting the challenges and rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. This year, the event is being held once again in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary.

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