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N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some reasons'

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 9, 2026 at 02:42 PM
N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some reasons'
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North Korea has cancelled the Pyongyang Marathon, scheduled for April 5, 2026, due to unspecified reasons. Koryo Tours, the British-owned tour agency and official partner of the marathon, announced the cancellation after receiving notice from North Korea's athletics association. The annual event, established in 1981 to celebrate Kim Il Sung's birth, was open to both amateur and professional athletes, offering various race distances. The marathon had only resumed last year after a five-year suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Koryo Tours stated that deposits would be returned and runners could retain them for future events. The agency is seeking clarification on the cancellation's circumstances, noting the decision was made at a high level.

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