Gangseo District to Hold ‘Heojun Run’ on the 10th with About 4,000 Participants

First-Ever Magok Road Course Introduced
Discounts at Local Stores with Finisher's Medal

The Gangseo District of Seoul (District Mayor Jin Kyohoon) will hold the "4th Gangseo Heojun Run" on October 10. This year, around 4,000 people applied to participate.

Provided by Gangseo-gu.

This year, in addition to the existing Seoul Botanic Park and Hangang Citizens Park course, a new route has been introduced for the first time, running along the main roads of the Magok District. According to the district, the course is designed so that participants can experience both the city and nature.

On the day of the race, the district will control traffic near Seoul Botanic Park from 7:20 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. by section: Magokjungang-ro will be closed from 7:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Yangcheon-ro from 7:20 a.m. to 8:40 a.m.; and Magokdong-ro from 7:20 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. In addition, the district will deploy 137 safety management personnel, including police and the Model Drivers’ Association, along the entire route, and will have ambulances and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on standby.

The Heojun Run is also linked to the Magok District commercial area. Within One Grove, a large shopping mall, 52 stores will offer up to 30% discounts on October 10 and 11 to participants who present their finisher’s medal and race bib. In addition, 11 stores along the Magok Art Road will also provide discounts to medal holders until October 31. Detailed information on the course can be found on the official Heojun Run website.

District Mayor Jin Kyohoon stated, “For this year’s Heojun Run, we have established a road course in Magok District for the first time so participants can enjoy both the beautiful cityscape and natural scenery of Gangseo. We will do our utmost to ensure that all participants complete the race safely and have a wonderful experience on site.”

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