About us
Welcome to Trail Running in Korea. Please read below if it is your first time.
FOR FIRST TIMERS/BEGINNERS:
- How far do you run?
If you are comfortable running 10-15km on the road you should be fit enough to enjoy yourself. It is not a hiking group - How do we run?
We run until it is too steep to do so (We run the flats and the downhills and hike the uphills). Everyone has a different speed but we all stick together. You will not be left behind. - Equipment
Trail running needs more equipment to be outside for more time, up to 6hrs of running and fast hiking.
a) Water
You need to bring at least 1L of water with you. On hot days you will need more. (This can be bought at 7/11's along the route but sometimes is unavailable due to the run location, see point 3d below).
b) Food
To keep fighting in the mountains you are going to need fuel. Dried fruit, nuts, chocolate bars, energy bars or gels. Your choice, but bring at least 2 or 3 things
c) Running shoes
Normal running shoes are good for dry conditions BUT when you get hooked (coz trail running is so awesome) look at investing in more grip.(https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a22115120/best-trail-running-shoes/)
d) Running Vest
Your water and your energy bars need to go somewhere. Hiking packs are too big and bounce too much while running. Trail runners prefer a vest (https://www.cleverhiker.com/best-running-vests). If you do not have a vest, don't worry a small bag with a waist and chest strap can work too! - Start times
Sometimes it is early. Sometimes it is far. Always be respectful. Please make sure you know how long it will take to arrive and plan accordingly. The starting time mentioned is the actual (hard) starting time of the run, meaning the time we hit the road/trail. Please be 15 minutes earlier if there is anything you need to prepare before starting. - RSVP
A lot of effort goes into making this group fun and exciting. If you don't want fun then please change your status to "Not Going" so we can plan accordingly.
Upcoming events
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27km/17km Trail Run - City Trail 2
Location not specified yet27km, 900m ascent
Start at 09:00, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (DDP, Line 2), Exit 3 (동대문역사문화고원역)17km, 600m ascent
Start at 10:40, Chungjeongro Station, Exit 7 (충정로역)Today we will do a large loop of central Seoul. Starting at DDP, we will head south along the city wall trail to Namsan where we will head east down to Chungjeongro Station where we will meet our 17km runners.
From there, we will join the Ansan Jarak Gil, then Inwangsan Dullegil, then Bugak Skyway (북악하늘길) passing Bukak Palgakjeom (북악팔각정) then down to Han Seong University (한성대입구역) where we will rejoin the city wall trail along Naksan, finishing at Dongdaemun Station.
Detailed route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3206964060128696682
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If you are joining for the first time:
The paces we run are quite relaxed, however, if you haven't yet finished a flat 10km in an hour or less, then you may need to do a little training before joining.우리가 뛰는 속도는 꽤 느긋하지만, 아직 평지에서 10km를 1시간 이내에 완주하지 못했다면, 참가하기 전에 약간의 훈련이 필요할 수 있습니다.
Please join our Kakao Chatroom and follow us on Instagram to ensure we can all communicate easily before and during the run.
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DISCLAIMER & ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By joining any event or activity organized by TRAIL RUNNING IN KOREA, you acknowledge that trail running and similar outdoor experiences are adventurous in nature and may involve inherent and unpredictable risks. These risks can include, but are not limited to, physical injury, serious harm, or even death, as well as damage to or loss of your personal belongings.
Your participation is entirely voluntary. By choosing to take part, you accept full responsibility for your own safety, actions, and well-being throughout the activity, and confirm that you are willingly assuming all associated risks.
Accordingly, TRAIL RUNNING IN KOREA—including organisers and fellow participants shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, death, or property loss or damage that may occur during or as a result of your participation. You further agree that no financial compensation, medical support, or other assistance shall be expected or required from the organization or its affiliates.
By participating, you confirm that you clearly understand these risks and voluntarily agree to proceed under these terms.
2 attendees
30km/18km Trail Run - Dorimcheon, Samseongcheon and Gwanaksan Dullegil
Location not specified yetIf you are joining for the first time:
The paces we run are quite relaxed, however, if you haven't yet finished a flat 10km in an hour or less, then you may need to do a little training before joining.우리가 뛰는 속도는 꽤 느긋하지만, 아직 평지에서 10km를 1시간 이내에 완주하지 못했다면, 참가하기 전에 약간의 훈련이 필요할 수 있습니다.
Please join our Kakao Chatroom and follow us on Instagram to ensure we can all communicate easily before and during the run.
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30km, 1000m ascent
Start at 09:00: Sillim station, Exit 418km, 750m ascent
Start at 10:45: CU 안양예술공원점
(1.5 km from Gwanak Station, Line 1)Today, we will start at Sillim Station, and join Dorimcheon heading south until we reach the base of Gwanaksan. It's a very runnable route!!
From there we will run south through the valley of Samseoncheon until we reach Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원) and meet our 18km runners.
From there we will head east along Gwanaksan Dullegil all the way to Sadang Station.
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/ZQoHb5n1XLb — Dorimcheon, Samseongcheon and Gwanaksan Trail
1 attendee
Olympic Park Backyard Ultra (7km loops every hour: 8am - til late)
World Cup Park, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, KRJoin our Kakao Chat and let us know you are coming to this event if you are a newcomer. If not, we will assume you are not coming.
https://open.kakao.com/o/gksvncvg
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Last year we did a 'Backyard Ultra' type run at Olympic Park, and it was great day out, so I thought i'd organise it again!
The run consists of a 7km route around Olympic Park.
Every hour we start running the same point (Seven Eleven just next to the World Peace Gate - 세계평화의문) and complete the loop.
You quit running whenever you feel like, last year members ran up to 84km.
You are free to join from 8am or just join whenever you like!
At 7m09s/km it takes 50 minutes to run 7km.
At 7m51s/km it takes 55 minutes to run 7km.
You can quit at any time. Participate at your own risk.
Detailed route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3283607525958031526
2 attendees
Past events
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