2026 National Health Reboot! Mental Health Walking Event
Nov 14, 2026 · Sejong
The 2026 edition ran Nov 14, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
The 2026 National Health Reboot! Mental Health Walking Event is a citizen-participation health promotion event hosted by the National Health Insurance Service Daejeon-Sejong-Chungcheong Regional Headquarters, to be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the area of the Sejong Central Park City Festival Ground. Anyone, including Sejong citizens, may participate, and the event is planned for approximately 800 people. This event aims to raise awareness of the importance of physical and mental health through the practice of walking in daily life, and to help citizens form healthy lifestyle habits and improve their mental health. Participants will start from Sejong Central Park and walk together along an approximately 5km walking course that includes the National Sejong Arboretum, taking time to refresh body and mind amid nature. In addition, free admission to the National Sejong Arboretum and souvenirs will be provided, and a variety of programs will be run, including health and welfare-related experience and promotional booths and participatory events. Through this, the event aims to help citizens naturally feel the importance of health management and experience the National Health Insurance Service's prevention-focused health management services.
Why go
This is a free, one-day citizen walking event organized by the National Health Insurance Service, centered on a 5km walking course through Sejong Central Park and the National Sejong Arboretum. It combines light exercise with free arboretum admission, souvenirs, and health/welfare booths, making it a relaxed outdoor outing rather than a large festival. Good fit for visitors wanting a scenic, low-key walk on a Saturday rather than a packed program.
Getting there from Seoul
Sejong is roughly 120km south of Seoul. The nearest KTX station is Osong, about an hour from Seoul/Yongsan Station, followed by a short taxi or local bus ride to Sejong Central Park. Direct express buses also run from Seoul's Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) to Sejong, taking around 1.5–2 hours, with onward local transport to the park.
Tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing — mid-November in Sejong is cold, especially near the lake and park area.
- Arrive early: participation is around 800 people and parking near Sejong Central Park can fill up quickly on event day.
- Confirm the exact starting point, time, and any registration details locally before travelling, since this is a single-day (Nov 14, 2026) event.
Best for: families, nature lovers, walkers, wellness travelers.
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go.