Event set for Sunday at Hanam's Misa Gyeongjeong Park; 10km and 6km courses offered

New 'samgyeopsal finisher' event awards prizes to runners placing 33rd and 333rd

All finishers receive a dosirak featuring tteokgalbi burger, lard rice ball and Handon gangjeong

The 2026 Handon Run is set to take place Sunday at Misa Gyeongjeong Park in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, drawing some 3,000 participants. [Provided by Handon Self-Sufficiency Fund Management Committee]
The 2026 Handon Run is set to take place Sunday at Misa Gyeongjeong Park in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, drawing some 3,000 participants. [Provided by Handon Self-Sufficiency Fund Management Committee]

Runners who cross the finish line will be rewarded with a dosirak packed with a Handon tteokgalbi burger, lard rice balls and Handon gangjeong. The Handon Run, which drew about 3,000 participants last year, returns Sunday with a new event that weaves the number associated with samgyeopsal into the race rankings.

The Handon Self-Sufficiency Fund Management Committee announced Wednesday that the 2026 Handon Run will be held Sunday at Misa Gyeongjeong Park in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province.

The race will offer a 10-kilometer classic course and a 6-kilometer "Handon Meat Signature Course." Every finisher on both courses will receive a dosirak consisting of a Handon tteokgalbi burger, a Handon lard rice ball and Handon gangjeong.

This year also features a new event called "Find the Samgyeopsal Finisher." Playing on the number three — a nod to samgyeopsal — four participants who cross the finish line in 33rd and 333rd place across the 10-kilometer and 6-kilometer courses will each receive a prize.

On-site programming has also been expanded. Ten brands are participating as sponsors, including Binggrae, Nongshim, Seoul Milk, Tizen, Harutin, iPork, Bluemetz, CY Pro Lard Oil, Thermos and EX Healthcare.

Sponsor tasting and experience booths, a roulette event, temporary tattoo sticker stations and a photo booth will all be on offer. A best-dressed contest and a special bib-number draw are also planned. Top finishers in each category will receive prizes including Handon Mall gift certificates worth up to 300,000 won ($222) and home appliances, depending on their placement.

The Handon Run is organized ahead of Handon Day on Oct. 1. The committee plans to follow the race with a series of online and offline campaigns and promotions.

"The Handon Run is more than a simple running race — it is a festival where participants can experience both the joy of running and the wholesome value of Korean pork," said Lee Ki-hong, chairman of the Handon Self-Sufficiency Fund Management Committee. "I hope every participant enjoys the unique excitement that only the Handon Run can offer, and that the energy carries naturally through to Handon Day."


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