2026 Jinan Plateau Forestival
Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
The 2026 Jinan Plateau Forestival is a forest culture event held from October 10 to 11, 2026, around the National Jinan Plateau Forest Healing Center. It is hosted by the Korea Forest Service, Jeonbuk State, and Jinan-gun, and organized by the National Jinan Plateau Forest Healing Center and the Jeonbuk State Culture and Tourism Foundation. The program consists of non-competitive trail running events in 16K and 6K categories. The 16K course is 16.9km with a cumulative elevation gain of 1,071m or more, with a time limit of 6 hours. The 6K course is 6km with a cumulative elevation gain of 315m or more, with a time limit of 3 hours. Along with trail running, participants can take part in forest healing, forest culture experiences, a local market, and other experience programs. The event is planned for 500 participants each day over the two days.
Why go
The 2026 Jinan Plateau Forestival combines non-competitive trail running (16K and 6K courses) with forest healing and forest culture programs around the National Jinan Plateau Forest Healing Center. It suits visitors who want a scenic highland running challenge paired with wellness activities and a local market, rather than a purely competitive race.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul/Yongsan Station to Jeonju (roughly 1.5-2 hours), then transfer to a local or intercity bus toward Jinan-gun (about 40-60 minutes). Direct intercity buses to Jinan's bus terminal also run from Seoul's Central City or Nambu terminals. From Jinan town, a taxi or local bus is needed to reach the venue in Baegun-myeon.
Tips
- Register ahead of time, as each day is capped at 500 participants across both courses.
- The 16K course gains over 1,071m and has a 6-hour limit; the 6K gains over 315m with a 3-hour limit, so bring proper trail shoes and gear.
- The venue is in rural Baegun-myeon, so arrange onward transport from Jinan town in advance since local taxi availability may be limited.
Best for: trail runners, forest healing/wellness seekers, outdoor enthusiasts.
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