Turtle marathon returns to Seoul Sunday

Summer is here and a stroll around Mt. Nam in downtown Seoul could be a refreshing way to start the morning.

The Hankook Ilbo, a sister paper of The Korea Times, is hosting the 419th Turtle Marathon, Sunday. The monthly event has drawn more than 120,000 people since 1978.

This month’s walk is hosted with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in remembrance of the month of patriots and veterans. From the ministry, Jeong Yang-seong will lead the walkathon.

Families of veterans and winners of the 2011 Miss Korea beauty pageant will also participate.

On reaching the peak, TV presenter Lee Sang-yong will host a prize draw with pork dishes from the Korea Swine Association and beverages from Nongshim.

This month’s prizes include an LED television, running shoes from FILA, tickets to Drumcat’s “The Festival,” a voucher for Donggang Cistar Resort and more.

Middle and high school students who participate in the cleanup afterwards will receive certification for two hours of volunteer work.

Admission is free. For more information, visit turtle.hankooki.com.

When:

June 17, Sunday, 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, exit 2 or 6.

Inquiries in English:

(02) 724-2354

Inquiries in Korean:

(02) 724-2613-7

Hosted by:

The Hankook Ilbo