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Pyongyang marathon

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  • 02-01-2018 11:27am
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    positron
    Registered Users Posts: 6,374 ✭✭✭


    That's right, in the best Korea. Anyone going for it? :D

    http://pyongyangmarathon.com

    Purely out of curiousity I had a read thru their site. Only way to take part as an outsider is to go thru an arranged tour - cheapest option is flying from Dublin to Dandong in China (about €900, 20h each way approximately) and then the 3 night tour package (€850 or so).

    Some of the photos looks great: http://pyongyangmarathon.com/#homepage-gallery

    Except this one:

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    I wonder if not finishing is a crime.... :eek:


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    #2
    Bananaleaf
    Registered Users Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭Bananaleaf


    Would you even be allowed to run it unattended?


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    Abhainn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭Abhainn


    Ah yes another one for the bucket list.
    I believe the tour group Koryo is based in Bristol. The group head gave a very good interview to Off the Ball I think perhaps mid last year.
    Its not difficult to gain entry and loads of packages on offer. Up to 2015 it was just the marathon, now they have a number of other distances also
    Wonder are they looking for a sub 3hr pacer?!!


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    Van.Bosch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭Van.Bosch


    Some amount of sight seeing in that tour, wouldn’t fancy that hours after a marathon. The fee doesn’t include the marathon fee and the visa fee so add 200 USD, still would be an amazing experience.

    Assuming himself and Donald aren’t fighting by then.


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