Enjoy a Special New Year's Day: Sunyang Bare-body Marathon, Partially Free

Enjoy a Special New Year with the Sunyang Bare-Body Marathon, Partially Free

There's a special marathon held every January. It's called the Sunyang Bare-Body Marathon, also known as the nude marathon, a unique way to enjoy the New Year.

The Sunyang Bare-Body Marathon is held with the hope that young people will have a hopeful and healthy new year. Participants under the age of 20 can participate for free.

Event Overview

Running along the Gapcheon River in Daejeon, passing through Hanbat Arboretum, Yurim Park, KAIST, and Science Park, this marathon allows you to enjoy nature and the city, admire beautiful reed beds and clear waterways, making it a unique way to welcome the new year with loved ones.

Start Time: January 1st, 11:11:11 AM to welcome the New Year!

This unique marathon, starting with the bare-body marathon in 2016, has become a unique event nationwide.

Event Name: 2025 Sunyang Bare-Body Marathon Date & Time: January 1, 2025 (Wed) 11:11:11 AM Venue: Expo Science Park, Water Plaza (in front of Hanbit Tower), Daejeon 7km: KRW 20,000 / Free for those under 20 years old [Born in 2006 or later_as of 2025] Registration Period: Starting November 1, 2024 (Fri), first-come, first-served

While there are various events, there is a dress code for this nude marathon.

Events

Rice cake distribution, flower powder cheering, pumpkin breaking, body painting, wish wall, photo wall, participation certificate, Sunyang photo studio, TEA booth, cute character photo points at the 5km mark, cheering at the turnaround/finish line, music section at the finish line (events subject to change)

Dress Code

Men: Top - No shirt / Bottom - Shorts, tights, etc. Women: Top - Tank top, sports bra, sleeveless top / Bottom - Shorts, tights, etc.

Course

The course starts from Expo Bridge, passes through Daejeok Bridge, Gapcheon Intersection, Yurim Park, Guseong Three-way Intersection, Maebong Bridge, Daejeok Bridge, and finishes at Expo Bridge.

Special Awards

The specifics of the special awards haven't been announced yet. More information can be found on the Sunyang Bare-Body Marathon homepage: https://www.djmmrun.co.kr