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Jongno to hold 4-kilometre Naksan walking event on Nov. 14
Jongno District in Seoul will hold its 83rd health walk on Nov.
14, starting at 8 a.m.
from Marronnier Park.
The event will take residents along about four kilometres of the Naksan Seoul City Wall Trail, combining historic surroundings and nature.
About 400 residents are expected to take part, with 250 places filled through advance online registration and 150 more available to register on the day.
The district will set up three stamp points along the route, and participants who complete the stamp challenge will receive a framed photo printed at the event.
Activities will also include archery games, bowling and a baseball strike game.
The walk offers residents a chance to exercise and meet neighbours, and the event is scheduled to take place on Nov.
14.
Jongno District will hold its 83rd health walking event on November 14 along about 4 kilometres of the Naksan section of the Hanyangdoseong Trail.
The walk will start at Marronnier Park at 8 a.m.
About 400 residents are expected to take part.
The district recruited 250 people online on a first-come, first-served basis and will accept 150 more applications at the event.
Participants who complete stamp missions at three checkpoints will receive a framed photo printed at the site.
- Who
- Jongno District and the Jongno District Sports Council are organising the event; about 400 residents are expected to participate.
- What
- The 83rd Jongno Health Walking Event will cover about 4 kilometres of the Naksan Hanyangdoseong Trail.
- When
- November 14, starting at 8 a.m.
- Where
- The walk starts at Marronnier Park and follows the Naksan section of the Hanyangdoseong Trail in Seoul.
- Why
- The district says the event is intended to help residents look after their health and connect with neighbours.
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- Date
- November 14
- Start time
- 8 a.m.
- Route length
- About 4 kilometres
- Starting point
- Marronnier Park
- Expected participants
- About 400 residents
- Registration
- 250 online places; 150 applications accepted at the event
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What people are saying
I hope it will be a day when all residents take care of their health and share greetings with their neighbours on a path where history and nature come together.