Pyongyang Marathon

Great news! We've been notified that the annual Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon (Pyongyang Marathon) is expected to be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

As you may know, the 2020 race was unfortunately cancelled as a result of the international COVID-19 outbreak.

Our annual marathon tours via Shanghai are now published and available to book. We appreciate the difficulty in planning travel at this time, and you're able to secure your place with us without a deposit until further notice

For more information, including scheduled tours, follow through to our post or contact us at [email protected].

Best of luck with the training and we look forward to an exciting event next year!

Pyongyang Marathon 2021 Announced - April 11, 2021 | Uri Tours Great news! We’ve been notified by the Pyongyang Marathon Committee that the annual Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon (Pyongyang Marathon) is expected to be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021. As you may be aware, this year’s 2020 Pyongyang Marathon was officially cancelled back on February 2...

While the marathon in April is cancelled, you can still get your runners high with us in September during the annual Autumn Marathon in Pyongyang! The event is on September 20. The marathon has 5k, 10k, half and full marathon events and takes a unique route through North Korea’s capital. The mild weather and colors of Autumn lining streets are sure made this a pleasure to run!🥇🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Autumn Marathon Weekender - Shanghai Departure - 2.5 Nights | Uri Tours ** Our price is all-inclusive of round-trip flights from Shanghai on Air Koryo & DPRK Visa ** Pyongyang Autumn Marathon – September 20, 2020 DEADLINE: September 1, 2020 Take the weekend off and head to North Korea’s capital to run the annual Pyongyang Autumn Marathon! Besides the running, we’l...

Breaking News: We've received confirmation that the 2020 Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon (Pyongyang Marathon) has been officially cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within China and internationally.

Breaking News: Pyongyang Marathon 2020 Cancelled | Uri Tours We have received confirmation that the 2020 Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon (Pyongyang Marathon) has been officially cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within China and internationally. This cancellation has been verified by the Pyongyang Marathon Committee and....

Not often does the chance arise to experience both the Pyongyang Marathon and Kim Il Sung's Birthday festivities on the one tour, but in 2020 the dates have aligned! Join us in April to catch two of North Korea's biggest events in one action-packed week to remember. Spots are limited for this tour and we recommend an early booking. Email us at [email protected]

The Absolute DPRK - Pyongyang Marathon & Kim Il Sung Birthday Special - Shanghai Departure - 6.5 Nights | Uri Tours ** Our price is all-inclusive of round-trip flights from Shanghai on Air Koryo & DPRK Visa ** Pyongyang Marathon – April 12, 2020 DEADLINE: February 28, 2020 In this comprehensive tour, take a break from your day-to-day to run the Pyongyang Marathon, plus be there to experience the festivities of ...

Next year's Pyongyang Marathon is confirmed for April 12, 2020! Scheduled very close to April 15, this opens a unique opportunity to not only run the streets of Pyongyang but also join the festivities of arguably North Korea's biggest calendar holiday, the Day of the Sun (Kim Il Sung's Birthday). This is truly an exciting tour for those looking to run this once-in-a-lifetime marathon. Registration is open. Email us at [email protected] for more.

The Absolute DPRK - Pyongyang Marathon & Kim Il Sung Birthday Special - Shanghai Departure - 6.5 Nights | Uri Tours ** Our price is all-inclusive of round-trip flights from Shanghai on Air Koryo & DPRK Visa ** Pyongyang Marathon – April 12, 2020 DEADLINE: February 28, 2020 In this comprehensive tour, take a break from your day-to-day to run the Pyongyang Marathon, plus be there to experience the festivities of ...

The Pyongyang Marathon 2019 is a wrap! The event was a huge success, there was a massive turnout and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Here's a handful of snaps from the day! If you missed this one, be sure to join us over at URI TOURS INC. next year, there's nothing quite like an Olympic finish in front of 50,000 people! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏆

The Pyongyang Marathon deadline has been officially extended until March 7. This gives you an extra week but flight availability is limited. Reach out and join us for three days to remember in North Korea, all-inclusive from Shanghai! [email protected]

The Pyongyang Marathon Weekender - Shanghai Departure - 2.5 Nights | Uri Tours ** Our price is all-inclusive of round-trip flights from Beijing on Air Koryo & DPRK Visa ** Pyongyang Marathon – April 7, 2019 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2019 In this short tour, take a break from your day-to-day to run the Pyongyang Marathon while taking in the grand Pyongyang highlights! Book Now! ...

It's that time of year again, the Pyongyang Marathon is fast approaching! Join us this April via Shanghai to run the most unique marathon of your life! Full, Half, 10K and 5K marathon lengths are available.

The Pyongyang Marathon Weekender - Shanghai Departure - 2.5 Nights | Uri Tours ** Our price is all-inclusive of round-trip flights from Beijing on Air Koryo & DPRK Visa ** Pyongyang Marathon – April 7, 2019 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2019 In this short tour, take a break from your day-to-day to run the Pyongyang Marathon while taking in the grand Pyongyang highlights! Book Now! ...

Pyongyang's Autumn Marathon, the return of the Mass Games, the DMZ and Pyongyang's major highlights all in one 3-night weekend itinerary? Yep, it's possible! Join us to run Pyongyang this September!

Autumn Marathon & Mass Games Weekender (Air China) - 3 Night | Uri Tours Take the weekend off and join us in Pyongyang to run the local Autumn Marathon and see a performance of the incredible Mass Games! The Mass Games is an extraordinary event involving over 100,000 people performing in unison through dance and gymnastics to pay homage to North Korea’s culture and his...

Pyongyang Marathon results! Check out how you did, and the times you'll need for that podium place next year.

MYLAPS Sporthive Event Results MYLAPS Sporthive is the platform for athletes to check event results, follow races and experience progress. MYLAPS offers the most accurate sports timing and live performance insights to timers, event organizers, athletes and their followers.

A reflection on what it's like to run the Pyongyang Marathon written by one of our past runners over at URI TOURS INC. A fantastic read!

Essay -- Rebecca High explains her obsession with running a marathon in North Korea As part of a group that traveled to North Korea for the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon, it became clear quickly that running would be the most familiar thing we'd do.