Enjoy the cool breeze and early morning sunshine at the 397th 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.
Kang Seung-kyu, president of the Korea Baseball Association, will lead this month's event, alongside the 2010 Miss Korea titleholder and runners-up as well as the contestants of Mr. World Korea 2009.
Organized by The Korea Times' sister company, the Hankook Ilbo, the Turtle Marathon has been held once a month since 1978. Unlike a typical marathon, the event allows participants to walk slowly, taking in the fresh air and natural surroundings.
After the walk, comedian Lee Sang-yong will host a closing show. All participants will be given beverages from Nongshim and Choco Pies from Orion. There will also be a raffle event for prizes such as bicycles (Incheon Golden Sky Resort), health beverage Damina 909 (Grammy), cosmetics (Logona Korea), meal coupons (The Buffet), earrings (Mucha Jewelry), movie tickets (Interpark), toilet paper (Mona Lisa) 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: Aug. 15, 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
Inquiry in Korean: (02) 724-2613-6
Hosted by: The Hankook Ilbo
Sponsored by: The Korea Times, Sports Hankook, Seoul Economic Daily, Hankooki.com
Special Sponsor: Korea Baseball Association