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R1 2026 Jeonju (NEXT RUN Travel Festa)

R1 2026 Jeonju is a two-day cultural and wellness festival scheduled for October 2026 in South Korea. Part of the 'NEXT RUN Travel Festa' initiative by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, the event integrates a regional road race with multiday travel experiences to encourage longer visitor stays in the city.

Date
Oct 17-18, 2026
Location
Jeonju
Status
Upcoming
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R1 2026 Jeonju (NEXT RUN Travel Festa)
Date
Oct 17-18, 2026
Location
Jeonju
Running Wellness Cultural Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Road race collaboration with YouTube channel 'Sean with You'
  • Warm-up sessions led by a national team coach
  • Carb-loading cooking show hosted by a runner-chef
  • Guided recovery tour through the center of Jeonju
This event is organized in collaboration with the YouTube channel 'Sean with You' and focuses on transforming athletic competitions into comprehensive tourism getaways. Participants can engage in specialized pre-race activities, including warm-up sessions led by a national team coach and a unique carb-loading cooking show hosted by a runner-chef.

The festival center, known as the 'NEXT RUN HUB,' serves as a base for connecting race activities with local Jeonju culture. Following the main running event, the program offers a recovery tour through the city center to showcase regional attractions. Travel packages that combine race entry with discounted local lodging are available through the Korea Tourism Organization's promotion platforms to facilitate extended visits.

Practical details

Location described by the source
central Jeonju
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