2026 HUG RUN
Dec 5, 2026 · Seoul
Overview
The donation marathon '2026 HUG RUN,' which runs without stopping for children, will be held on Saturday, December 5, at Peace Plaza in Sangam World Cup Park. HUG RUN was started to safely protect and support children facing crisis situations such as abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and all registration fees are donated in full to programs supporting children in crisis.
The course is offered in two options, 5km and 10km, and Super Junior's Eunhyuk is taking part as the official messenger, joining in the event's warm-hearted cause. All participants will receive a special medal featuring 'Benny,' the popular character by artist Gu Gyeong-seon, along with a variety of commemorative kit items.
Other festivals in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul Petlympics
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026
The Seoul Petlympics is an urban dog sports festival where citizens and their dogs can run, walk, and take on challenges together to create special memories. Held at Peace Plaza in Seoul World Cup Park, the event features a variety of participatory programs designed so that not only professional athletes but also citizens and their dogs who are new to dog sports can enjoy the experience together. In addition to the Petlympics—featuring challenges open to everyone, such as “Wait,” “Come,” “S-Curve Obstacle,” and the “15-Meter Dash”—the event will also include the “Dog Trail,” where participants walk approximately 4 km with their dogs. Additionally, visitors can witness dynamic dog sports competitions and demonstrations—including agility, Frisbee, dog dancing, and flyball—all in one place. The event venue will also feature ongoing programs open to the public, various hands-on activities, and rest areas. This new urban pet culture festival offers a chance to bond with your dog through sports, experience a healthy pet-ownership culture, and enjoy the event together with your furry friends.
Seoul
Seoul Silver Grass Festival
Oct 17 – Oct 23, 2026
The Seoul Silver Grass Festival has been held around Haneul Park (World Cup Park) since 2002, and this year marks its 25th edition under the theme 'Silver Grass, the Comfort Nature Offers.' It is a representative autumn eco-cultural festival drawing about 700,000 visitors a year who come to experience the charm of autumn silver grass, making it one of Seoul's leading autumn festivals. It runs a lighting show where music and colorful lights blend with the silver grass, a five-senses garden, silver grass bouquet-making, and other hands-on programs, along with a resource circulation market, busking, and other cultural performances. In particular, a new resource circulation market will be introduced and operated this year, and visitors can also enjoy the silver grass, kochia, and the gardens preserved in Haneul Park from the International Garden Fair.
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Seoul BBQ Festival
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026
The 2026 Seoul BBQ Festival is an urban gourmet festival held at Seoul Nanji Camping Site from October 24 to 25. It will feature the 'Self-BBQ Zone,' where visitors can directly experience Korean grilling culture centered on K-BBQ; 'BBQ Masters,' featuring star chefs; and the 'BBQ Village,' where visitors can experience dishes from popular restaurants known for their long lines — all run in a 'Campnic' style that combines camping and picnicking. At the venue, families, friends, and couples can enjoy barbecue together without any separate preparation, using the barbecue ingredients and cooking tools provided on site. In addition, the venue offers an abundance of food, including local agricultural specialty products and desserts, as well as various accompanying programs such as performances and hands-on experiences.
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