Join 438th Turtle Marathon on Sunday

Join the Turtle Marathon for a stroll around Mt. Nam and enjoy a hint of upcoming spring this Sunday.

The Hankook Ilbo, a sister paper of The Korea Times, is holding the 438th Turtle Marathon with the Korea Duck Association. The monthly event has drawn more than 1.2 million people since 1978.

Lee Chang-ho, chairman of the Korea Duck Association, will lead the walkathon along with the winners of last year’s Miss Korea pageant. The Korea Metrological Administration (KMA) says the weather is expected to be fine on Sunday.

After the walk, TV presenter Lee Sang-yong will host a prize draw with samplings of Korean style grilled duck meat.

This month’s prizes include assorted duck meat gift sets, running shoes from AMA, movie tickets, tickets to non-verbal performance “Drumcat,” energy drink and more.

Middle and high school students who participate in the cleanup afterwards will receive certification for completion of three hours of voluntary work.

Admission is free. For more information, visit turtle.hankooki.com.

― When: Sunday, March 16, meet at 7:40 a.m. (walk begins at 8 a.m.)

― Where: The outdoor plaza of the National Theater of Korea, near Dongguk University Station on subway Line 3, Exits 2 and 6

(Parking space is limited, please use public transportation if possible)

― Prizes: Bicycles, small electronic appliances, kitchen goods, etc.

― Inquiries in English: (02) 724-2354; inquiries in Korean: (02) 724-2613~7

― Organized by: The Korea Times, Hankook Ilbo, Sports Hankook, Hankooki.com., Beauty Hankook

― Supported by: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Seoul City Government and The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

― Sponsored by: The Korea Duck Association