A promotional poster for the third MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government For those who find the grueling, lung-searing intensity of a traditional triathlon a bit too much, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has an alternative.
Starting Friday, the city will host the 2026 MY PACE Han River Triathlon Festival along the Ttukseom and Jamsil waterfronts.
It is an athletic competition designed specifically for people who would never consider entering a traditional competition.
In a radical departure from normal sports competitions, this three-day event features no official timers, no podiums and a guarantee that no one will be crowned the winner.
Instead, organizers are promising a “healing race” where participants are actively encouraged to move at a snail's pace.
