Eunpyeong-gu, 2023 Cherry Blossom Marathon Event Held

April 2nd Eunpyeong Cherry Blossom Marathon to be Held Along Bulgwangcheon Stream

Course Circulates 10km from Hongjecheon to Mapo Seongmidari, and 5km to Jeungsangyo

Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) will hold the '2023 Eunpyeong Cherry Blossom Marathon' on April 2nd along the scenic Bulgwangcheon Stream, a spring attraction.

This year, marking the first marathon event under the 8th elected administration's changes in Eunpyeong, the marathon is organized at Bulgwangcheon. It coincides with the Bulgwangcheon Cherry Blossom Festival 'Spring of Eunpyeong,' and a total of 600 participants were recruited on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are two marathon courses: the 10km course starts at the Bulgwangcheon Waterfront Stage, passes the entrance of Hongjecheon, turns around at Seongmidari Bridge in Mapo, and returns; the 5km course starts at the Bulgwangcheon Waterfront Stage and turns around at Jeungsangyo Bridge.

Participants are to gather by 8 a.m. on the day for warm-up exercises and the opening ceremony, with the 10km course starting at 9 a.m. Participants will receive a commemorative finisher's gift.

The district office plans to ensure a safe event by deploying safety personnel at each section of the venue and thoroughly preparing facilities such as changing rooms, storage areas, and emergency medical booths.

Park Nak-heung, President of the Eunpyeong-gu Sports Council, stated, "We will prepare to make this a unifying event for residents through marathon running and ensure a safe competition."

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, "This is the first event where all residents can participate and unite while enjoying the spring at Bulgwangcheon without masks. We expect it to contribute to residents' health promotion and the expansion of community sports."

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