description Pyongyang Marathon Overview
The Pyongyang Marathon, formally known as the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon, is a road race staged in Pyongyang, North Korea. Its course has used Kim Il Sung Stadium as the start and finish and takes runners through broad avenues in the capital. Foreign amateur participation began in 2014, making the event an unusual opportunity for international runners to compete inside the country when entry is permitted.
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What is the official name of the Pyongyang Marathon?
The event is formally known as the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon. It is staged in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
Where does the Pyongyang Marathon start and finish?
The course has used Kim Il Sung Stadium as both the start and finish. Runners then travel through the broad avenues of Pyongyang.
Can foreign amateur runners enter the Pyongyang Marathon?
Foreign amateurs have been allowed to participate in the event under the rules and arrangements in force for a given edition. Entry is therefore more dependent on official travel and race arrangements than on ordinary open online registration.
What kind of course does the Pyongyang Marathon use?
It is a road race through Pyongyang's wide urban avenues. The stadium-based start and finish give it a highly recognizable city-marathon format.
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