Three generations to run together at 396th Turtle Marathon

Enjoy the cool breeze and early morning sunshine at the 396th Turtle Marathon this Sunday. It will be a great opportunity for those who want to take a refreshing walk through Mt. Nam with friends and family.

Chung Hyung-gun, president of the National Health Insurance Corporation, will lead this month's event, alongside 2009's Miss Korea and the competition's runners-up as well as contestants of Mr. World Korea.

Organized by The Korea Times' sister company, the Hankook Ilbo, the Turtle Marathon has been held once a month since 1978. Unlike an ordinary marathon, the Turtle Marathon allows participants to walk slowly and enjoy the fresh air and natural surroundings.

After the walk, comedian Lee Sang-yong will host a closing show. All of the participants will be given passometers from the National Health Insurance Corporation and also a health check-up. Nongshim will also offer drinks, while Orion will give out Chocopies to the participants. There will also be a raffle event with prizes such as bicycles and kitchen goods.

Certification for two hours of volunteer work will be given to middle and high school students who participate in the cleanup afterwards.

The Turtle Marathon is free. For more information, visit https://turtle.hankooki.com.

When:

July 18, meet at 6:40 a.m. The walk begins at 7 a.m.

Where:

The outdoor plaza of the National Theater of Korea, near Dongguk University Station on subway line 3, exits 2 and 6.

Inquiry in English:

(02) 724-2354