TRANSJEJU is the biggest ultra distance trail event on the volcanic island Jeju, South Korea. Participants will run through the Hallasan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage), which is extremely diverse: at various altitudes there are more than 1,800 species of subtropical, temperate and subarctic plants flourishing on the Halla volcano …
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TRANSJEJU is the biggest ultra distance trail event on the volcanic island Jeju, South Korea. Participants will run through the Hallasan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage), which is extremely diverse: at various altitudes there are more than 1,800 species of subtropical, temperate and subarctic plants flourishing on the Halla volcano (the highest mountain in South Korea) that change distinctly with four seasons, offering runners ever-changing scenery. Surrounding the mountain’s peak is the world’s largest forest of Abies Koreana, which have become popular today as Christmas trees. This ultra offers majestic views, including the crater lake called Baekrokdam and Youngsil Giam, a cliff composed of weird-shaped rocks.
Trans Jeju offers two distances that climb the volcano Hallasan, 50km, 110km races. This is the longest trail running course in Korea with roughly 1,000 competitors from more than 30 countries in 2018.
The 110km Transjeju covers the most scenic trails of the Hallasan National Park on Jeju Island, for a cumulative elevation gain of 4,800 meters. This is a challenging trail run which requires adequate training to complete the full route within 32 hours. The route includes the steep climb of the Hallasan volcano (1,950m) with a breathtaking view of the crater. This race is semi-self sufficiency (9 refreshment posts are located along the route) with mandatory gear.
The 50km TransJeju covers the scenic trails of the Hallasan National Park on Jeju Island, for a cumulative elevation gain of 2,300 meters. This is a challenging trail run which includes the 1,700m ascent of the Hallasan volcano.
This race is semi-self sufficiency (4 refreshment posts are located along the route) with mandatory gear.
The 10-km course of Transjeju traverses Seogwiposi Gasiri village on Jeju Island, for a cumulative elevation gain of 300 meters. Gasiri village possesses the most beautiful trail running terrain in Korea. Visitors experience Jeju Island’s Oreum, farm and grassland. Gammajang path, one of the village’s must-see attractions, offers a wonderful introduction to the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island and its surroundings.
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Hard climb and rocky descent
Georgeous temperature (approx 23 degrees) and bright subshine all day. But very little running possible for me. Steep ascent and the descent was a mix of rocks large and small … MORE
Georgeous temperature (approx 23 degrees) and bright subshine all day. But very little running possible for me. Steep ascent and the descent was a mix of rocks large and small making the downhill a long and after so long a rather dull trek. Also once appraaching the summit you join swarms of tourists who reach by bus so you need to weave in and out. Nice scenary but not awesome, no supporters, not much of a start and finish, all very low key.