It's the biggest event of the year in North Korea, 2016's Pyongyang Marathon saw a record 1000+ visitors from a spectrum of countries visit the secret state to participate in this monumental sporting event. Now, its time for 2017, are you ready?
Lupine's Pyongyang Marathon tour offers an exclusive package, you can participate in or spectate the Marathon as part of a wider 5 day North Korea experience.
What is the Pyongyang Marathon?
The Pyongyang Marathon is an annual series of races that takes place in North Korea's capital Pyongyang every April, which is open for foreigners to participate in alongside locals. There are two main races, the professional 10k full marathon, or the amateur half marathon. The course consists of a full loop of the city.
Why come along?
Whether or not you participate, this is the perhaps the biggest event of the year involving foreigners in North Korea and is definitely a must see. It offers you a fantastic chance to meet and interact with locals and is often given coverage in the international media. If you want to be the in spotlight for visiting North Korea, this is your best chance.
The tour also includes the usual must see destinations of the DPRK, such as the DMZ, the victorious fatherland liberation war museum, Mansu Grand Hill Monument and many more sites.
The tour also includes the usual must see destinations of the DPRK, such as the DMZ, the victorious fatherland liberation war museum, Mansu Grand Hill Monument and many more sites.
Tour Information (April 8th-12th)
Starting at just 619GBP, the tour package includes:
- All accommodation, guides and sites in North Korea
- All meals
- Transport from Dandong to North Korea
- Spectating the marathon (an additional cost is required to register)
- For the full tour itinerary, please see here
How to Join
Join the tour and get your place by visiting our booking page and filling in the simple form there.(no immediate payment required!)!
