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N Korea Cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some Reasons'
The Pyongyang International Marathon was cancelled less than a month before its April 5 date, with no detailed reason given by North Korean organisers.
- On Monday, the DPR Korea Athletics Association announced it cancelled the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon, scheduled for April 5, 'due to some reasons'.
- After a five-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers resumed the event last year, which was inaugurated in 1981 to honor Kim Il-sung's birthday.
- Beijing-Based Koryo Tours said it received notice from the race organiser, understood the decision was final, and packages started from �2,190 for 2.5 nights with deposits refundable or credited.
- Runners and tour operators face immediate disruption as Koryo Tours warned many international runners and planned participants will be disappointed and said it will seek clarification on organisers' decision.
- Uncertainty now clouds future editions of the marathon, with no date set for the 2027 Pyongyang International Marathon; the race typically draws amateur and professional athletes across 5km, 10km, half, and full marathon distances.
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