Seoul Marathon, Dong-A Marathon 10km, 48-minute Finish (Female) - Race Review

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Created: 2025-03-17

Created: 2025-03-17 12:43

Hello, I'm a 10-year veteran runner <span>#Runninghaeyoung</span>. I participated in the 2025 Seoul Marathon 10km held in Seoul on March 16th.

The Dong-A Marathon... The Seoul Marathon is a platinum marathon event representing Korea, a large-scale event in which countless runners participate every year. Today, I'd like to share an honest review based on my actual participation experience, including preparation for the event, the atmosphere on-site, course information, operating system, and post-event feedback.

Event Overview

2025 Seoul Marathon March 16, 2025 Jamsil Olympic Stadium, Seoul (10km) The souvenirs included a t-shirt, singlet, bib with timing chip, and participant guide. Since I trained with Mab Seoul, I ran wearing Mab Seoul clothing.

Seoul Marathon, Dong-A Marathon 10km, 48-minute Finish (Female) - Race Review

Based on the 7:50 AM start time, I had to be waiting by 7:30 AM. Considering I needed to check my bag, I arrived at the Olympic Stadium around 6:40 AM. I used the restroom (waiting time 10-15 minutes), changed clothes, stored my bag, and then warmed up and ran to the starting line.

There was no gap between groups A and B, so it was often crowded and mixed together.

Course Review

The course was very simple, but there were some congestion in certain narrow road sections, and there were two underpasses. There were a total of two water stations, located on either side of the 5km turnaround point, offering water and Pocari Sweat.

In addition, there was a lot of wind and rain, so I felt cold the entire 10km. I also stepped in puddles a few times, leaving black marks on my shoes.

Overall, there was much more support for the full marathon, but many crew members came out to cheer us on, and I was very grateful for that.

Completion

My time placed me 133rd among women. After finishing, I received a commemorative medal, a Nariang Cider, Pocari Sweat, banana, and Choco Pie. They also offered a completion flower and coffee if you joined and logged into the Adiclub.