
Q: What is the schedule for the Dong-A Marathon membership application?
A: For those who haven't applied for the Seoul Marathon, membership registration opens on Tuesday, January 21st at 10:00 AM (KST).
For those who have already applied for the Seoul Marathon, membership registration opens on Tuesday, January 21st at 2:00 PM (KST).
The membership application deadline is January 30th at 5:00 PM.
Q: Can anyone participate in the 2026 Seoul Marathon with a Dong-A Marathon membership?
A: For the 2026 Seoul Marathon full course, participants need a chip-timed completion certificate from an officially recognized marathon, finished within 5 hours, full course, dated within 2 years of the application date. The 10K course is open to everyone without a record certificate.
Q: Where can I apply for the Dong-A Marathon membership?
A: You can apply for the Dong-A Marathon membership on the official Dongma Club website (dongma.club) under the 'Participation Registration' menu. Please carefully review the application guidelines and details when applying.
Q: Can I receive the Run Journey medal if I complete all three races in the 10K category?
A: Yes. You can receive the medal if you complete all three races.
Q: What's the difference between participation rights and participation application rights?
A: Participation rights are provided free of charge (for Gongju Baekje Marathon and Gyeongju International Marathon), while participation application rights (for the 2026 Seoul Marathon) have to be paid.
Q: Can I choose the course?
A: For those who haven't applied for the 2025 Seoul Marathon, only the full course is available. For the Gongju Baekje Marathon and Gyeongju International Marathon, you can choose your course.
Q: Do I need a record certificate for membership registration?
A: Those who haven't applied for the Seoul Marathon can only choose the full course, so a record certificate is required. If you don't have a certificate within the standard record, your application will be cancelled/refunded. Only 2025 Seoul Marathon full course applicants need a record certificate within the standard time; it's not necessary for the other races.
(Submit by January 30th at 5:00 PM via https://www.runarchive.com/)
Q: Can I change the size or options of the commemorative items later?
A: Changing options is not possible.
Q: What kind of record certificates are accepted?
A: Only chip-timed records from offline marathon events are accepted. The certificate must clearly state the race name, date, participant's name, record, and course.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of applicants for Seoul Marathon pre-registrants' membership?
A: There is no limit for pre-registrants. The membership quota for those who haven't applied for the Seoul Marathon is limited to the first 1000 applicants.
Q: Can 2025 Seoul Marathon 10K applicants also apply for membership?
A: Yes, it's possible. If you purchase the applicant membership (120,000 KRW), you'll receive benefits for the 2025 Seoul Marathon 10K, Gongju Baekje Marathon (course selection), and Gyeongju International Marathon (course selection).
Step by step, creating special moments with your passion.
The 2025 Dong-A Marathon Membership is with you.
Running together, growing together.
2025 Dong-A Marathon Membership.
Q: What is the schedule for the Dong-A Marathon membership application?
A: For those who haven't applied for the Seoul Marathon, membership registration opens on Tuesday, January 21st at 10:00 AM (KST).
For those who have already applied for the Seoul Marathon, membership registration opens on Tuesday, January 21st at 2:00 PM (KST).
The membership application deadline is January 30th at 5:00 PM.
Q: Can anyone participate in the 2026 Seoul Marathon with a Dong-A Marathon membership?
A: For the 2026 Seoul Marathon full course, participants need a chip-timed completion certificate from an officially recognized marathon, finished within 5 hours, full course, dated within 2 years of the application date. The 10K course is open to everyone without a record certificate.
Q: Where can I apply for the Dong-A Marathon membership?
A: You can apply for the Dong-A Marathon membership on the official Dongma Club website (dongma.club) under the 'Participation Registration' menu. Please carefully review the application guidelines and details when applying.
Q: Can I receive the Run Journey medal if I complete all three races in the 10K category?
A: Yes. You can receive the medal if you complete all three races.
Q: What's the difference between participation rights and participation application rights?
A: Participation rights are provided free of charge (for Gongju Baekje Marathon and Gyeongju International Marathon), while participation application rights (for the 2026 Seoul Marathon) have to be paid.
Q: Can I choose the course?
A: For those who haven't applied for the 2025 Seoul Marathon, only the full course is available. For the Gongju Baekje Marathon and Gyeongju International Marathon, you can choose your course.
Q: Do I need a record certificate for membership registration?
A: Those who haven't applied for the Seoul Marathon can only choose the full course, so a record certificate is required. If you don't have a certificate within the standard record, your application will be cancelled/refunded. Only 2025 Seoul Marathon full course applicants need a record certificate within the standard time; it's not necessary for the other races.
(Submit by January 30th at 5:00 PM via https://www.runarchive.com/)
Q: Can I change the size or options of the commemorative items later?
A: Changing options is not possible.
Q: What kind of record certificates are accepted?
A: Only chip-timed records from offline marathon events are accepted. The certificate must clearly state the race name, date, participant's name, record, and course.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of applicants for Seoul Marathon pre-registrants' membership?
A: There is no limit for pre-registrants. The membership quota for those who haven't applied for the Seoul Marathon is limited to the first 1000 applicants.
Q: Can 2025 Seoul Marathon 10K applicants also apply for membership?
A: Yes, it's possible. If you purchase the applicant membership (120,000 KRW), you'll receive benefits for the 2025 Seoul Marathon 10K, Gongju Baekje Marathon (course selection), and Gyeongju International Marathon (course selection).
Step by step, creating special moments with your passion.
The 2025 Dong-A Marathon Membership is with you.
Running together, growing together.
2025 Dong-A Marathon Membership.