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Sabastian Sawe, first to run a marathon under two hours, will join 30,000 runners in South Korea. The event, on Dec. 5-6, is not a standard marathon. Sawe will run among participants, not in an elite race. Details are pending.
The race in Geumsan-gun, South Chungcheong Province, is organized by the National Marathon Association. Entries open Sept. 1. Sawe earned the invitation after his record-setting run in London. He will defend his Berlin title before the Korean event. Read more racing coverage.
Sawe's appearance is likely paid, though terms undisclosed. The event aims to boost tourism, fitting Geumsan's role in Korea's ginseng trade. The county, with 48,975 residents, will host 30,000 runners over two days. Related: Josh Kerr Aims for Commonwealth Gold in Mile Race.
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Marathon record holder to participate in rural South Korean event Sabastian Sawe, first to run a marathon under two hours, will join 30,000 runners in South Korea. The event, on Dec. 5-6, is not a standard marathon. Sawe will run among participants, not in an elite race. Details are pending.
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Runner World published this brief on July 30, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated July 30, 2026.
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