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“Archi Run: Running + Architectural Tour with Joongjung Koo (Anguk~Gwangwhamun~Jongno Course)”
Archi Run is a special program where architects who enjoy running explore the city together with citizens. Soo-In Yang, Joongjung Koo, Jiehwoo Seung, Minsun Kang, and Minjae Shin are all architects who share a passion for running. Each of them has designed a unique 5–7 km route, guiding participants through walking and running tours that reveal the city from an architect’s perspective.
In this program, architect Koo Joong-jung will guide participants along a course from Anguk-dong to Gwanghwamun and Jongno, sharing and exchanging views on the city’s landscapes and stories through the eyes of an architect.
Course Route (7K)
Starting Point:
01. Seoul Museum of Craft Art →
02. Jeongdok Public Library →
03. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art →
04. Gyeongbokgung Palace Architecture Gate →
05. Sinmumun Gate →
06. Yeongchumun Gate →
07. Ground Seesaw Seochon →
08. Gwanghwamun Gate →
09. Former KCIA (Korea Central Intelligence Agency) Jeong-dong Branch →
10. Ssamziegil, Insa-dong →
11. Samil Building →
Finish Point: Seoul Museum of Craft Art
About Koo Joong-jung
Koo Joong-jung is the principal of KOOJOONGJUNG Architects. He studied architecture at Hongik University and urban studies at the Korea National University of Arts, and is currently a lecturer at Pusan National University. Believing that a home shapes one’s way of life according to individual lifestyles, he continues his architectural practice with this philosophy in mind. He is currently based in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where he runs his architectural office.
Note
This is a paid program, and all participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt
Attention
💡 Running Course Guidelines
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The course is designed with alternating running and walking sections so beginners can also participate.
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Roads will not be closed; only certain points will be marked.
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Times will not be recorded. The course is meant to be enjoyed casually, considering city traffic and congestion.
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Please wear suitable running attire and shoes.
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Participation is limited to 15 people. Pacers and staff will ensure safety and support participants who fall behind.
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Each course is 6–7 km. Please check your health condition before joining. Participants are responsible for any health issues during the run.
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Hydrate beforehand and avoid meals within 2 hours prior to the start. No water stations will be provided.
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Attendance will be checked on-site. Please arrive at the starting point 10 minutes before the program begins.
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To prevent no-shows, a participation fee of 30,000 KRW will be collected in advance (Toss Bank 1002-2026-9273, Jaekwan Kim). The fee will be fully used for food, drinks, and souvenirs for participants.
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Finishers will receive a commemorative T-shirt (functional fabric, free size) marked with the architect’s running course.
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Personal belongings cannot be stored. Please use nearby subway lockers if needed.
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Cancellations are fully refundable up to 7 days before the event. No refunds for cancellations within 6 days prior, or for no-shows. No-shows may also be restricted from future programs.
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In case of rain, the program may shift to a walking event with umbrellas, or be postponed depending on conditions. In the case of cancellation due to natural disasters, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
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For inquiries, please contact the program manager, Jaekwan Kim (010-4756-1010).
Guidance on the Use of Portrait Rights
Please note that photography and video recording will take place during this program.
By attending the event, you acknowledge and consent that your likeness may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, or otherwise made public through photographs, videos, or other media by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as national and local government agencies and other public institutions, for public interest purposes. Participation in the event will be deemed as consent to the use of your portrait rights.
📢 General Information
1. Parking is not available nearby. Please use public transportation.
2. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the program begins.
3. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation through the Seoul Public Reservation System so that other citizens may participate.
4. Failure to attend without prior cancellation may result in exclusion from future program applications.
5. For outdoor programs, storage for personal belongings is not provided. Participants are responsible for their own items in case of loss.
6. Outdoor programs may be canceled due to inclement weather such as strong winds or heavy rain. In case of cancellation, an announcement will be made through the official Instagram account of the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism (SBAU). Please follow the account for updates.
7. Please take care to ensure your safety. The organizer is not responsible for any accidents caused by negligence of participants or their guardians.
8. Photos and videos may be taken during the program. Your portrait may appear in media such as the official Seoul Metropolitan Government website, publications, or news media for public purposes. By registering for the program, you are considered to have consented to the use of your portrait rights.
9. Program reservations cannot be transferred to others.
10. Except where otherwise noted, food and beverages are not permitted during the program.
11. Some programs may require a participation fee to prevent no-shows. The fee will be used for participants’ snacks and drinks.
12. Preschool children and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian. If participants disrupt the program, cause inconvenience to others, or fail to follow staff instructions, they may be asked to leave.
13. Please note that program dates and times are subject to change or cancellation due to circumstances of the presenters. The organizer and operating team are not responsible for any damages caused by such changes.