May, the queen of seasons, is finally here. Come out and join a walking marathon at Mt. Nam in central Seoul.
The Hankook Ilbo, The Korea Times’ sister paper, hosts this monthly event and has drawn more than 120,000 people since 1978.
Unlike an ordinary marathon, the Turtle Marathon allows participants to move at their own pace, while enjoying the fresh air of Mt. Nam.
Song Yeong-wook, chief director of the Korean College of Rheumatology, will lead Sunday’s walk celebrating the 30th anniversary of the society. This month’s Turtle Marathon also welcomes patients with a special 1.2-kilometer course for them.
All participants will be given Welch’s drink from Nongshim during the walk. Middle and high school students who participate in the cleanup afterwards will receive certification for two hours of volunteer work.
Afterwards at the plaza, singer Choo Hyun-mi will offer a special performance as will Korean traditional percussion music group Harang, fusion Korean quartet Heyya and street artist Marine Boy.
This month’s raffle prizes include a Samsung LED television and refrigerator as well as voucher for Seoul Residence Hotel, newspaper subscription coupons, Merrell trekking shoes, Moguchon meat product gift sets, health beverage Damina 909 from Glamy, cosmetics, movie tickets from Interpark, toilet paper, kitchen goods and more.
The Turtle Marathon is free. For more information, visit turtle.hankooki.com.
When: May 15, meet at 7:40 a.m. and the walk begins at 8 a.m.
Where: Outdoor plaza of the National Theater of Korea, near Dongguk University Station on subway line 3, exits 2 and 6.
Inquiries in English: (02) 724-2354
Inquiries in Korean: (02) 724-2611~7
Hosted by: The Hankook Ilbo
Sponsored by: The Korea Times, Sports Hankook, Seoul Economic Daily, Hankooki.com