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Inclusive 2-kilometer run planned in Changwon on Oct. 17
A slow-paced, noncompetitive run is planned for Oct.
17 in Jinhae-gu, part of Changwon in South Korea.
The Gyeongnam Women’s Organizations United and disability and civic groups are organizing it.
The event aims to challenge prejudice and discrimination related to gender and bodies, and to share the idea that people can move forward together at different speeds.
Anyone can take part at their own pace, including people with disabilities, people who need care and people accompanied by support workers.
The route runs for 2 kilometers between Jinhaeru Plaza and the Jinhae ferry terminal.
There will be no race rankings or overall winner, though prizes will be given for entries in a gender-equality poem contest and a race-number decoration activity.
The organizers hope the event will give participants a positive and enjoyable experience of gender equality.
Changwon will host a noncompetitive slow-running event on October 17.
The event will take place at Jinhaeru Beach Park in Jinhae-gu.
Participants can run at their own pace, including people with disabilities or care needs and those accompanied by support workers.
Organizers say the event aims to challenge prejudice and discrimination related to gender and bodies.
The 2-kilometer course will run between Jinhaeru Square and the Jinhae Ferry Terminal.
- Who
- The Gyeongnam Women’s Association Federation and disability and civic groups are co-hosting the event. Anyone can participate at their own pace.
- What
- A noncompetitive slow-running event, with no overall winner.
- When
- October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Jinhaeru Beach Park in Jinhae-gu, Changwon, on a course between Jinhaeru Square and the Jinhae Ferry Terminal.
- Why
- Organizers aim to challenge prejudice and discrimination related to gender and bodies, and to share the message “Let’s go together, even if slowly.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We hope the slow-running event, where diverse people can participate and take center stage, will be an opportunity for gender equality to remain a free and joyful memory.
The Gyeongnam Women’s Association Federation announced that the event would be held on October 17.
The slow-running event is scheduled to take place in Changwon.
- Event date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- Jinhaeru Beach Park, Jinhae-gu, Changwon
- Course length
- 2 kilometers
- Event format
- Noncompetitive, with no overall winner
- Co-hosts
- Gyeongnam Women’s Association Federation, disability groups and civic groups
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