Going long with Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum in South Korea

Following a center distance race held in Might this 12 months, a 226km Problem Gunsan-Saemangeum race has been confirmed for June 4th, 2023.

With the half distance occasion in Might this 12 months received by Australia’s Steve McKenna and Dimity-Lee Duke, the Problem Korea occasion crew famous they’re… ‘dedicated to carry the 226km distance to the attractive Korean shoreline.’

Entries for each the lengthy and center distance races for Problem Gunsan-Saemangeum 2023 are actually open.

“Problem Gunsan-Saemangeum is an occasion organized by triathletes for triathletes. From all around the world, triathletes who’re passionate in regards to the great sport of triathlon are gathering at Gunsan-Saemangeum, the very best venue in Asia,” stated James Lee, Race Director.

He continued, “Problem Household is an actual household; and, together with a protected and honest race, you’ll expertise the identical pleasant and welcoming environment right here that you just expertise at any Problem occasion all over the world.

“Many individuals are passionately making ready to take advantage of memorable race of your life and I wish to thank the administration crew, a whole lot of volunteers, sponsors, and officers from the Ministry of Tradition, Sports activities and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, KSPO, Korea Triathlon Federation, Jeollabuk-Do, and Gunsan Metropolis.

“I’ve little doubt you’ll have a tremendous race at Problem Gunsan-Saemangeum, the course is spectacular, and the town authorities assist is excellent.”

Problem Household CEO, Jort Vlam stated “We’re delighted to work with James and his crew to determine the lengthy distance race in Korea on our calendar for 2023.

“Saemangeum is a rare vacation spot in that it’s all on unclaimed land and the course, alongside the world’s longest sea wall, is completely distinctive. The place else are you able to race between islands alongside a quick, easy freeway, surrounded by ocean? We’re extraordinarily grateful to the Gunsan metropolis authorities and local people for his or her assist.”

The 2-lap 3.8km swim begins from Bieung Seaside within the calm waters of the Yellow Sea. The 2-lap 180km bike heads out alongside the Saemangeum Seawall earlier than island-hopping via the Gogunsan Archipelago to Seonyudo Island and returning for lap two.

The marathon runs via the Saemangeum Venture, Korea’s largest reclamation space and… ‘a vibrant inexperienced waterfront metropolis that promotes concord with nature.’

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