2026 MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival (6/5~6/7) | Seoul, Korea
- A special opportunity to experience swimming in the Hangang River!
- Please note that the gathering points are different for the Beginner/Intermediate and the Advanced courses.
- Wetsuits are mandatory for participants in the Advanced course. We recommend bringing your own suit; if you need to rent one, please make sure to select your size when making a reservation.
- For safe operations based on the participant headcount, Hangang Swimming (300m, 500m, 1km) must be attended on the reserved date and session.
▶ For safe event operations, please also participate in running and cycling according to your reserved date and session.
* Saturdays are expected to be extremely crowded with heavy attendance and long waiting times.
Package Options
Physical Activities
| Activity season | Summer |
| Activity level | Beginner, Intermediate |
Product Info
－ Hangang Triathlon Information －
① Beginner
Beginner Triathlon Course
- Running 5k | Ttukseom Hangang Park Soccer Field 2 ~ Olympic Bridge (Turnaround)
- Beginner 5K Running CourseOperating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Ttukseom Hangang Park Soccer Field 2 ~ Olympic Bridge (Turnaround)
- Cycling 10k | Ttukseom Hangang Park Healing Forest ~ Yongbi Bridge (Turnaround)
- Beginner 10K Cycling Course
- Operating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Ttukseom Hangang Park Healing Forest ~ Yongbi Bridge (Turnaround)
- Swimming 200m/300m | Ttukseom Hangang Park Swimming Pool (200m), Hangang Water Safety Training Center (300m)
Beginner 200m/300m Swimming Courses (2 Options)
1. Beginner 1 Outdoor Pool Course 200m
- Operating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Ttukseom Hangang Park Swimming Pool
- Check Point |
(1) Minimum age : 5 years old and older (Born in 2021 or earlier)
(2) Minimum Height : 100cm
(3) Tubes not allowed
- Required | Swimming goggles, Swim cap
- Allowed | life jacket, wetsuit, and other personal safety gear
- Not Allowed | Snorkels, tubes, flippers * for safety reasons
2. Beginner 2 Hangang Open Water Swim 300m
- Operating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Hangang Water Safety Training Center
- Check Point |
(1) Minimum age : 13 years old and older (Born on or before Dec 31, 2013)
(2) Tubes not allowed
(3) Wetsuit required (bring your own, Not mandatory)
- Required | Swimming goggles, Swim cap
- Allowed | life jacket, flippers, wetsuit, and other personal safety gear
- Not Allowed | Snorkels, tubes * for safety reasons
② Intermediate
Intermediate Triathlon Course
- Running 7k | Ttukseom Hangang Park Soccer Field 2 ~ Cheonho Bridge (Turnaround)
- Intermediate 7K Running CourseOperating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Ttukseom Hangang Park Soccer Field 2 ~ Cheonho Bridge (Turnaround)
- Cycling 15k | Ttukseom Hangang Park Healing Forest ~ Hannam Station (Turnaround)
- Intermediate 15K Cycling CourseOperating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Ttukseom Hangang Park Healing Forest ~ Hannam Station (Turnaround)
- Swimming 500m | Hangang Water Safety Training Center
- Intermediate 500m Swimming CourseOperating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Hangang Water Safety Training Center
- Check Point |
(1) Minimum age : 13 years and older (Born on or before Dec, 31, 2013)
(2) Wetsuit required (bring your own)
(3) Life jacket may be brought individually
- Required | Swimming goggles, Swim cap
- Allowed | life jacket, flippers, wetsuit, and other personal safety gear
- Not Allowed | Snorkels, tubes * for safety reasons
③ Advanced
※ The gathering point for participants in the advanced course is Jamsil Hangang Park Parking Lot no.1. (1-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Jamsil Water Taxi Dock(South))
※ Full-body wetsuits are mandatory for the Advanced course(1km).
※ Advanced course participants must start with the 1km Hangang swim first.(After completing the swim, participants may proceed to the cycling or running course.)
※ Start times will vary depending on the swimming method. (fins → barefoot )
- Running 10k | Ttukseom Hangang Park Soccer Field 2 ~ Gwangjin Information Library/Seoul Street Arts Creation Center (Turnaround)
- Advanced 10K Running Course (2 Routes)Operating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information |
(1) Ttukseom Hangang Park Soccer Field 2 ~ Gwangjin Information Library (Turnaround)
(2) Jamsil Water Taxi Dock (North) ~ Seoul Street Arts Creation Center (Turnaround)
- Cycling 20k | Ttukseom Hangang Park Healing Forest ~ Banpo Bridge (Turnaround)
- Advanced 20K Cycling CourseOperating hours | 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Course Information | Ttukseom Hagang Park Healing Forest ~ Banpo Bridge (Turnaround)
- Swimming 1k | Jamsil Water Taxi Dock (South) ~ Jamil Water Taxi Dock (North)
- Advanced 1km Swimming CourseOperating hours | 08:00 ~ 15:00
- Course Information | Jamsil Water Taxi Dock (South) ~ Jamil Water Taxi Dock (North)
- Check Point |
(1) Minimum age : 13 years and older (Born on or before Dec 31, 2013)
(2) Full-body Wetsuit required
(3) Life jacket may be brought individually
(4) Ddareungi(bike) can be rented at the Jamsil Water Taxi Dock (North).
- Required | Swimming goggles, Swim cap, wetsuit
- Allowed | life jacket, flippers, and other personal safety gear
- Not Allowed | Snorkels, tubes * for safety reasons
－ Participation Restriction －
All participants must submit a participant waiver on-site on the day of the event. The waiver is available on the website, and you may complete it in advance.
※ The participant waiver and the parental consent form for minors can be downloaded from the notices section of the website.
- Beginner 1 : 5 years and older (Born before Dec, 31, 2021), Minimum height requirement: 100 cm or taller
- Beginner 2, Intermediate, Advanced : 13 years and older (Born on or before Dec 31, 2013)
- Intermediate and advanced participants are recommended to have prior swimming experience or experience in triathlon events.
－ Operation －
- This event focuses on participation and completion rather than competition. Rankings will not be recorded. Timing and ranking announcements will not be conducted, and the use of personal timing equipment is not supported.
- Duplicate participation is not allowed, and participation records will be verified via wristbands.
- Even if you arrive before your start time, participants will depart in groups once a certain number is reached, so waiting time may occur.
- Each participant will receive one wristband upon registration. Lost or damaged wristbands cannot be reissued. Participation in all three events is not mandatory, and you may join freely according to your physical condition. The wristband allows participants for 3 days; however, swimming events are limited to the registered date only.
－ Safety & Insurance －
Event insurance is provided; however, coverage may be limited in cases of accidents caused by personal negligence.
－ Storage－
- Storage facilities are located near the starting points of each course and operate from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. (until 9:00 PM on Saturdays). Please collect your belongings within operating hours.
※ Suitcases cannot be stored in the baggage storage area, so please refrain from bringing them. - Valuables can be stored, but participants are advised to keep them personally to prevent loss.
- The organizers are not responsible for any loss or theft due to personal negligence. Please take care to secure your valuables.
－ Facilities & Bicycle Use－
- Shower facilities are available Ttukseom Hangang Park outdoor swimming pool and at the finish point of the advanced 1 km swim, operating as gate-style spray showers.
- Public rental bikes (Ddareungi) for the event can be used at designated times without separate registration. Please return them to the same location after use.
- Bicycle rental duration is 1 hour 30 minutes for beginner/intermediate participants and 2 hours for advanced participants. No additional fees will be charged for exceeding the rental time, but please adhere to the rental time for smooth operation. Helmets are mandatory and must be brought by each participant.
- PAS (pedal-assist) electric bicycles are allowed, while throttle-based electric bicycles are restricted. Please ride safely at speeds below 20 km/h, following the lead cyclist.
- There is no separate storage space for personal bicycles; please use the bike racks within the Hangang Park.
Bringing your own bicycle is allowed; however, any accidents that occur while using a personal bicycle will be considered the rider’s responsibility, and insurance coverage may be limited.
※ Loss or theft of personal bicycles is also the individual’s responsibility, and the organizers are not liable. - For advanced participants, if you leave your belongings at the Jamsil Water Taxi Dock (South) before the swim start, they will be transported to the North side. (Personal bicycles cannot be transported, so participants must move their bikes to the starting point in advance.)
- For safety during cycling, wearing a helmet is mandatory. Please bring your own helmet.
－ Ticket Booth (How to go)－
[Beginner/Intermediate]
- Address : Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Ttukseom Hangang Park
* Due to limited parking space, parking may be difficult. Please use public transportation whenever possible.
* If the parking lot at Ttukseom Hangang Park is full, no additional temporary parking will be available. - Using Public Transportation
- Subway line 7 Jayang Station(Ttukseom Resort), Exit 2, approximately 5 minutes on foot
- Bus: Gwangjin 05, 2014, 2222, 721
[Advanced]
- Address : 1-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Jamsil Water Taxi Dock(South)/Jamsil Hangang Park 1 Parking Lot)
* Due to limited parking space, parking may be difficult. Please use public transportation whenever possible.
* If the parking lot at Hangang Park is full, no additional temporary parking will be available - Using Public Transportation
- Subway line 2, Jamsil Station Exit 7, approximately 15 minutes on foot
- Bus : 302. 303. 320. 2311. 2412. 2415. 3216
A Special Summer Sports Festival on the Hangang River! A Hangang sports festival for everyone to enjoy - focused on experience rather than competition. Enjoy the summer of Hangang in the heart of the city through running · cycling · swimming.
Overall Hangang Triathlon Information
Advanced Hangang Triathlon Information
For Advanced swim participants, wearing a full-body wetsuit is mandatory. * Wetsuit rental is available : Limited quantities(paid service, rental fee 20,000 KRW)
[Souvenir Information] - Size cannot be changed after selection( Please refer to the size chart below)
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Ticket Booth (How to go): Beginner/Intermediate
Ticket Booth (How to go): Advanced
Purchase Notice
[Required Equipment by Course (Participation not allowed without these items)]
- Advanced : Wetsuit(mandatory), swim cap(madatory), swim goggles(madatory), bicycle helmet(mandatory)
- Others : Swim cap(mandatory), swim goggles(madatory), bicycle helmet(mandatory) / (recommended) wetsuit, safey buoy
[Additional Items]
- Life jacket, safety buoy, fins(However, fins are not allowed for Beginner 1)
[Event Guidelines]
- No prior triathlon experience is required; however, for safety reasons, participants with swimming experience are recommended for the Han River swim.
- The beginner outdoor swimming event is open to participants aged 5 and above (born in 2021 or earlier). Han River swimming (beginner/intermediate/advanced) is open to participants aged 13 and above (born on or before Dec 31, 2013).
- Advanced-level swimming must be participated in at the registered time, (Please arrive 1 hour 30 minutes before your reserved time.) for running and cycling as well, please participate on your reserved date and session to ensure the safe operation of the event.
- For Advanced swimming, the last start time is 13:30 PM, and participants must reach the north bank by 14:00 PM. For beginner and intermediate Han River swimming, the last start time is 17:30 PM, and participants must finish by 18:00 PM. Other courses have a final start time of 18:00 PM, and item collection must be completed by 19:00 PM.
- Safety briefing and stretching will be conducted before the swim. The starting order is : participants wearing fins → barefoot participants → participants using safety buoys. Participants in the 1km Han River swim must arrive at least 1 hour and 30 minutes before the start to prepare and wear suits.
※ For advanced-level swimming, the start time varies depending on the swimming method (with fins or barefoot). If you wish to start together with your companion, please select the same swimming method. - Towels will not be provided after swimming, so please prepare your own if needed.
- For Advanced swim participants, wearing a full-body wetsuit is mandatory.
※ Wetsuit rental is available : Limited quantities(paid service, rental fee 20,000 KRW)
[Notice]
- The rental full-body wetsuit is not a new product and may show signs for prior use.
- Due to the nature of the product, it may not provide a perfect fit and could be uncomfortable.
- The rental wetsuit is a swimming aid that provides limited insulation and buoyancy.
- The rental wetsuit does not guarantee safety.
- In case of loss or severe damage, the renter may be charged the retail price (249,000 KRW).
[Q&A]
Q1. If one person purchases multiple tickets, how will identity verification be handled?
→ During the booking process, the names of all participants must be provided. At the on-site registration booth, the names and IDs of all participants, including the representative, will be checked.
Q2. Will individual records be measured using timing chips?
→ This event focuses on completing the course rather than competition, so official timing will not be recorded. If you wish to track your time, please do it individually.
Q3. Can participants complete the triathlon disciplines in any order?
→ Beginner and intermediate participants may complete the disciplines in any order. However, advanced participants must start with swimming as the first discipline.
Q4. What facilities are available?
→ Changing rooms, simple shower facilities (outdoor open showers), and storage area will be provided.
* Please note that large luggage such as suitcases cannot be stored, so we kindly ask you not to bring them.
Q5. Is parking available at the venue?
→ Parking at Ttukseom Hangang Park is available; however, it is often full due to high visitor traffic. As no additional parking is provided for the event, we strongly recommend using public transportation.
Q6 Will water be provided?
→ Water stations will be available at the turning point.
Q7. Can I use a life jacket or safety buoy during the swimming event?
→ You may use them if brought personally. However, the use of tubes is not allowed.
[Refund policy]
- Free cancellation is available until 11:59 PM on May 29. (No refunds after this time.)
- Partial refunds are not available. Please cancel and repurchase if needed.
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- South Korea
Reminders
Participants with disabilities may join by registering together with one guardian.
Minors participating in the triathlon require consent from a legal guardian. Please complete the consent form posted on the website in advance and submit it on-site. (* Applicable to: those born after June 5, 2007 / Participation not allowed without consent form / Must be completed by a legal guardian)
All participants must submit a participant waiver on-site on the day of the event. The waiver is available on the website, and you may complete it in advance.
Each person can purchase up to 4 tickets. * Reservation exceeding 4 tickets per person may be subject to cancellation. Only those who agree to this condition should proceed with booking.
Tickets are available in limited quantities and may sell out early.
Please make sure to check the height and age requirements for each course before making a reservation. (Cancellations due to failure to check this information are not permitted.)
Additional or on-site registration will depend on remaining ticket availability and will be announced later.
How to Use
- At the on-site Foreigner Booth, both the voucher and a valid ID for all participants will be checked.
* Vouchers can be presented either in printed or mobile. - The participant registration booth operates from 08:00 to 17:00. (However, advanced course swimming begins at 6:30.)
- The event operates from 09:00 to 18:00. However, advanced couse swimming begins at 8:00.
- Required : Valid ID (required for all participants, including companions), Reservation confirmation voucher, Swim cap, Swim goggles, Swimsuit, towel, bicycle helmet, and other personal items
- The entry wristband provided on-site must not be lost. Lost wristbands will result in disqualification from participation.
- The last start time is 18:00, and participants must finish the race and collect their medal by 19:00. However, advanced course swimming last start time is 13:30.
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your e-voucher and passport on-site
Meeting Point
Location Name: [Beginner/Intermediate] Ticket Booth
Address: 139 Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea
Location Name: [Advanced] Ticket Booth
Address: 1-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Jamsil Water Taxi Dock(South)/Jamsil Hangang Park 1 Parking Lot)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–7 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The 2026 MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival is held in Seoul, Korea. While the event leverages various areas along the Hangang River for its activities, the primary location for swimming, running, and cycling courses is typically centered around iconic riverside parks such as Yeouido Hangang Park, providing a vibrant urban backdrop for participants and spectators.
Yeouido Hangang Park, a common venue for the festival, is conveniently accessible via Seoul's public transportation. Visitors can take Seoul Subway Line 5 to Yeouinaru Station or Line 5 and 9 to Yeouido Station, followed by a short walk to the park and event areas. Specific entry points for participants may be provided closer to the event date to guide them to their respective course starting points.
The Hangang River provides a distinctive open-water swimming experience, allowing participants in the Triathlon Festival to engage in the sport amidst the bustling cityscape of Seoul. This offers a memorable opportunity to swim in a major urban river, with views of the city's skyline, making the 300m, 500m, or 1km swimming challenge particularly unique.
During the Hangang Triathlon Festival, visitors to Yeouido Hangang Park can enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The park features extensive walking and cycling paths, green spaces perfect for picnics, and scenic spots to relax by the river. Many visitors also enjoy kite flying, exploring the park's art installations, or simply taking in the panoramic views of the Hangang River.
Yeouido Hangang Park typically offers public bicycle rental services, which can be utilized by spectators or general visitors wishing to explore the park's dedicated cycling paths. For participants in the cycling portion of the Hangang Triathlon Festival, it is generally expected that they will bring and use their own specialized equipment suitable for the race requirements.
The 2026 MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival caters to various skill levels by offering distinct swimming course options. Participants can choose between beginner/intermediate and advanced courses. The available swimming distances are 300 meters, 500 meters, and 1 kilometer, allowing individuals to select a challenge appropriate for their experience.
Wetsuits are mandatory for all participants registered in the Advanced course of the MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival to ensure safety and comfort in the Hangang River. While participants are encouraged to bring their own wetsuits, rental options are available. If you require a rental, you must specify your size when making your reservation to ensure it is provided on your reserved date.
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Hangang Triathlon Festival, participants must strictly adhere to their reserved date and session for all activities, including swimming, running, and cycling. This requirement allows for proper participant headcount management and adherence to safety protocols. Please note that Saturdays are anticipated to have high attendance, which may result in longer waiting times.
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