The Pyongyang Marathon is formally known as the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon. The marathon event is held every year in Pyongyang – the capital of North Korea (DPRK). The marathon is AIMS certified and is categorised as an IAAF Bronze Label Road Race.

There are two Pyongyang marathon events that take place each year. The Pyongyang marathon event in April is held on the Sunday before Kim Il Sung’s birthday on 15th April. The Pyongyang Autumn marathon event is held on the last Sunday of September. The Pyongyang marathon event was first opened to all foreign amateur runners and tourists in 2014. YPT run Pyongyang Marathon Tours for both events

Partake in either the 5km, 10km, 20km or 42km marathon through through the streets of Pyongyang. A very surreal experience that’ll leave you with unforgettable memories. Join us as over 100,000 local North Koreans cheer you on!

The Pyongyang Marathon committee also welcomes differently-abled runners. Registrations close one month before the marathon events commence.

Young Pioneer Tours were one of main trailblazers for opening up Pyongyang Marathon Tours and have been offering the best value tours since its inception. You can read about what it is like to take part in the Pyongyang Marathon here.