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Sevit Island floating on the Han River

Free 5 km Han River Walk With a Windbreaker Included — Banpo, Sat. Oct. 31

Why NOW picked itFor anyone who wants an easy 5 km autumn walk by the Han River, souvenir included.

On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 31, Banpo Hangang Park hosts a 5 km walk. It is free, and every walker gets a windbreaker, a finisher badge and snacks. Places are first come, first served, so it can close early.

From Sevit Island around Seorae Island

The start is the Sevit Island outdoor stage (Dalbit Plaza) in Banpo Hangang Park. The out-and-back course passes Seorae Island and turns at Dongjak Chunghyo-gil after 2.5 km.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What you get

There is no fee. The goodies are a windbreaker, a finisher badge and snacks.

It is open to everyone, so there is no pace to keep. Stroll along the river and enjoy the autumn view.

One ticket per person

Registration is first come, first served, with one ticket per person — children included — each applying individually. Sign-up is on the official event site.

If the quota fills up, registration can close before the deadline.

Before you go

Listed subway access is Express Bus Terminal Station exits 8-1/8-2, Sinbanpo Station exit 1 and Dongjak Station exits 1/2. Buses stop at Banpo Hangang Park and Sevit Island.

Questions go to the race office at 02-767-1642 (weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).

LOCATION

Express Bus Terminal Station exits 8-1/8-2, Sinbanpo Station exit 1, Dongjak Station exits 1/2exits 8-1/8-2
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Source FUN SEOUL (Seoul Metropolitan Government) Checked 2026.10.20 15:10

Sources & context

2026-10-20T05:37:07.535Z

FUN SEOUL (Seoul Metropolitan Government) ↗Official event site ↗
Photo creditJeon Han / Korea.net, Korean Culture and Information Service (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sevit Island (2014; not a photo of the event). Jeon Han / Korea.net, KOCIS, CC BY-SA 2.0.