Seoul International Marathon
Seoul KOR
Website: http://seoul-marathon.com
Race Winners
(74 runnings, 56 runnings as a marathon)
2:23:45 2:24:08 2:25:52 2:24:14 2:28:22 2:27:19 2:25:43 2:23:26 2:26:51 2:24:13 2:25:37 2:26:11 18 Mar
2007
2:08:04
2:23:12
12 Mar
2006
2:10:40
2:19:51
13 Mar
2005
2:08:53
2:23:24
14 Mar
2004
2:07:06
2:26:17
16 Mar
2003
2:08:42
2:23:18
17 Mar
2002
2:11:22
2:25:06
18 Mar
2001
2:11:49
2:32:09
19 Mar
2000
2:11:29
2:33:06
21 Mar
1999
2:11:34
2:35:11
29 Mar
1998
2:12:24
2:37:16
16 Mar
1997
2:12:37
2:43:40
24 Mar
1996
2:08:25
2:30:09
19 Mar
1995
2:10:58
2:38:08
20 Mar
1994
2:08:33
2:35:44
21 Mar
1993
2:09:25
2:45:52
22 Mar
1992
2:09:30
2:36:44
17 Mar
1991
2:12:34
2:41:43
18 Mar
1990
2:11:34
2:37:15
19 Mar 1989
2:15:18
2:39:27
20 Mar
1988
2:12:41
2:33:14
15 Mar
1987
2:12:21
2:41:50
16 Mar
1986
2:14:06
2:40:41
17 Mar
1985
2:15:48
2:45:06
18 Mar
1984
2:14:59
2:39:48
20 Mar
1983
2:16:33
2:48:13
28 Mar
1982
2:16:58
3:01:50
22 Mar 1981
2:21:23.4
2:02:08
23 Mar
1980
2:16:46
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18 Mar
1979
2:17:18
n/a
19 Mar
1978
2:17:01
20 Mar
1977
2:18:40
21 Mar
1976
2:18:20
23 Mar
1975
2:21:09.6
24 Mar
1974
2:16:15
25 Mar
1973
2:17:01
24 Mar
1972
2:19:34.4
21 Mar
1971
2:19:15.8
22 Mar
1970
2:17:34.4
Mar
1969
2:20:28
15 Mar
1968
2:19:42.9
12 Mar
1967
2:19:44
13 Mar
1966
2:19:07
07 Mar
1965
2:21:21.6
29 Apr 1964
2:27:13.8
20 Apr
1963
1:21:53
1962
1:18:54
1961
1:19:55
1960
1:20:17
1959
1:20:12
20 Apr
1958
1:21:15
21 Apr
1957
1:20:28
23 Apr
1956
1:21:42
08 May
1955
1:23:16
18 Apr
1954
1:23:43
1941-1953
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31 Mar
1940
1:29:02
21 Mar
1939
1:28:12
19 Mar
1938
1:29:09
1937
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04 Apr
1936
1:20:11
21 Mar
1935
1:22:43
21 Mar
1934
1:20:34
21 Mar
1933
1:24:03
21 Mar
1932
1:21:51
21 Mar
1931
1:22:05
Note: Because the race sponsor Dong-A Ilbo (magazine) erased the Japanese national
flag from the picture of Olympic winner Ki-Jung Son, Japanese military authorities suspended both the magazine
and the race that was to have been held in 1937. The 1982 race was co-held with the Seoul International Marathon
but separate results were kept. The Dong-A Marathon became the Dong-A International Marathon in 1994 and then the
Seoul International Marathon in 2004. The 1990 race was held in
conjunction with the Asian Championships. The men's winner in 2006, Gert
Thys (RSA) was later found guilty of using
norandrosterone, a banned steroid, and was disqualified. A subsequent
appeal was upheld on the grounds that the same analyst tested both of his
samples, in violation of the requirement that the tests be done by two different
analysts. In 2011, Abderrahim Goumri (MAR) finished 1st in
2:09:11 but was later disqualified for drug use. Wilson Loyanai Erupe (KEN), a four time winner, tested positive for EPO on 4 Jan 2013 and because of a subsequent 2-year suspension (3 Feb 2013-2 Feb 2015) did not compete in the 2013 or 2014 race.
17 Mar
2019
2:06:00
Thomas Kiplagat Rono (KEN)
Desi Jisa Mokonin (BRN)
18 Mar
2018
2:06:57
Wilson Loyanai Erupe-4
Damte Hirut (ETH)
19 Mar
2017
2:05:54
Amos Choge Kipruto (KEN)
Margaret Agai (KEN)
20 Mar
2016
2:05:13
Wilson Loyanai Erupe-3
Rose Chelimo (KEN)
15 Mar
2015
2:06:11
Wilson Loyanai Erupe-2
Guteni Shone Imana (ETH)
16 Mar
2014
2:06:17
Yacob Jarso Kintra (ETH)
Helah Kiprop Chelegat (KEN)
17 Mar
2013
2:06:59
Frankline Chepkwony (KEN)
Filomena Chepchirchir Mbote (KEN)
18 Mar
2012
2:05:37
Wilson Loyanai Erupe (KEN)
Feyissa Tadese Boru (ETH)
20 Mar
2011
2:09:28
Jin-Hyeong Jeong (KOR)
Robe Tola Guta-2
21 Mar
2010
2:06:49
Sylvester Teimet Kimeli (KEN)
Amane Gobena Gemeda (ETH)
15 Mar
2009
2:07:54
Moses Kimeli Arusei (KEN)
Robe Tola Guta (ETH)
16 Mar
2008
2:07:32
Sammy Korir (KEN)
Shu-jing Zhang-2
Bong-Ju Lee-2
Ya-nan Wei-2
Gert Thys-3
Chun-xiu Zhou-2
William Kipsang (KEN)
Chun-xiu Zhou (CHN)
Gert Thys-2
Eun-Kyung Lee (KOR)
Gert Thys (RSA)
Shu-jing Zhang (CHN)
Atsushi Fujita (JPN)
Ya-nan Wei (CHN)
Josiah Bembe (RSA)
Sun-Suk Yun (KOR)
Nam-Kyun Chung (KOR)
Ko-Eun Park (KOR)
Jae-Young Hyung (KOR)
Jung-Hee Oh (KOR)
Yi-Yong Kim (KOR)
Mi-Ja Oh-2
Abel Anton (ESP)
Seon-Hee Bang (KOR)
Martin Fiz (ESP)
Mi-Ja Oh (KOR)
Bong-Ju Lee (KOR)
Mi-Kyung Lee-2
Manuel Matias (POR)
Mi-Kyung Lee (KOR)
Wan-Ki Kim-2
Young-Im Chung (KOR)
Jae-Ryong Kim-2
Mi-Ok Lee-5
Jae-Ryong Kim
(KOR)
Mi-Ok Lee-4
Won-Ki Kim (KOR)
Mi-Ok Lee-3
Jung-Tae Im (KOR)
Mi-Ok Lee-2
Won-Tak Kim (KOR)
Mi-Ok Lee (KOR)
Jong-Hee Lee (KOR)
Young-Ok Ahn (KOR)
Jae-Sung Yoo-2
Mi-Kyung Kim (KOR)
Jae-Sung Yoo (KOR)
Eun-Joo Im-4
Hong-Yul Lee-2
Eun-Joo Im-3
Hong-Nak Chae (KOR)
Eun-Joo Im-2
Jong-Yun Kim (KOR)
Chun-Ja An (KOR)
Hong-Yul Lee (KOR)
Eun-Joo Im (KOR)
Susumu Sato (JPN)
n/a
Makoto Matsuzaki (JPN)
Ki-Sook Moon (KOR)
Cha-Wan Kim-4
Toyoichi Masuda (JPN)
Won-Keun Park (KOR)
Heung-Ju Moon-2
Heung-Ju Moon (KOR)
Cha-Wan Kim-3
Cha-Wan Kim-2
Je-Hyung Cho (KOR)
Cha-Wan Kim (KOR)
Keum-Yong Song (KOR)
Bong-Nae Kim-3
Myung-Jong Yu (KOR)
Bong-Nae Kim-2
Myung-Jung Lee (KOR)
Chang-Hoon Lee-2
Bong-Nae Kim (KOR)
Jae-Duk Han (KOR)
Yang-Tae Kang (KOR)
Dae-Man Cha (KOR)
Sang-Chul Lee (KOR)
Chun-Taek Oh (KOR)
Chang-Hoon Lee (KOR)
Seung-Chul Han (KOR)
Jong-Woo Im-2
Jong-Woo Im (KOR)
not held
Jung-Hyo Hyun (KOR)
Young-Ryung Ji (KOR)
Koan-Huang Yoo (KOR)
not held
Dong-Woo Oh (KOR)
Tae-Woo Lee (KOR)
Jang-Choon Yoo (KOR)
Ki-Jung Son (KOR)
Yong-Han Byun (KOR)
Eun-Bae Kim (KOR)
Race distances: For 1931-2 and 1934-36, the race distance was 50 ri's (about 23.3 km or 14.5 miles). For 1933, the race distance was 15 miles. For 1938-40 and 1954-63, the race distance is not known but appears to have been close to 25 km. 1983 was the first year that women were allowed to run the full marathon distance. The first year women were allowed to run was 1979 when they ran 10km. In 1981, the women ran 30km.
The race was held in Chunchon for 1992 and in Kyong-Ju for 1993-1999.
Most Wins
(1931-date)
Men
4
4
Cha-Wan Kim (KOR)
1970,1972-73,1978
Wilson Loyanai Erupe (KEN)
2012,2015-2016,2018
Women
5
Mi-Ok Lee (KOR)
1988-92
Prize Money (ADR qualified runners)
Year Men Women Total 2017 $322,645 $118,145 $440,790 2016 392,000 193,000 585,000 2015 219,500 88,500 308,000 2014 257,000 93,500 350,500 2013 252,000 107,500 359,500 2012 357,000 140,500 497,500 2011 177,000 127,000 304,000 2010 306,000 116,000 422,000 2009 227,000 100,500 327,500 2008 287,000 93,000 380,000 2007 232,000 103,000 335,000 .... 2004 216,500 60,000 276,500 2003 189,500 60,000 249,500 2002 137,000 57,000 194,000 2001 146,500 none 146,500 2000 none none none 1999 none none none 1997 146,500 none 146,500 1996 203,500 none 203,500 1995 156,500 none 156,500 1994 193,000 none 193,000 Sums $4,413,145 $1,457,645 $5,870,790
Race Time Bias (sec/km)
Year Men Women 2017 -4.7 n/c .... 2015 -2.1 -5.1 2014 +0.0 n/c 2013 n/c -3.7 2012 -1.6 -2.3 2011 +2.7 n/c 2010 -2.9 -1.2 2009 -1.9 n/c 2008 -2.3 +0.0 2007 -0.7 n/c 2006 -1.6 n/c 2005 -1.2 -1.5 2004 -3.5 n/c 2003 -4.8 n/c 2002 +0.9 n/c 2001 -3.0 n/c 2000 +0.3 n/c .... 1997 +0.9 n/c 1996 -1.9 n/c 1995 -0.9 n/c 1994 -3.2 n/c Avgs -1.4 -2.3
Competitive Level (1990-date)
Year Men Women 2017 595 614 2016 643 625 2015 586 407 2014 676 571 2013 617 576 2012 685 567 2011 660 492 2010 487 681 2009 529 478 2008 522 547 2007 616 352 2006 575 464 2005 682 626 2004 594 513 2003 627 521 2002 515 n/c 2001 511 219 2000 381 n/c .... 1997 730 n/c 1996 643 n/c 1995 592 n/c 1994 595 n/c
Quality Performances through 2019
Men <2:06 4 <2:07 27 <2:08 50 <2:09 78 <2:10 96 <2:11 124 <2:12 165 <2:13 218 <2:14 267 <2:15 319 Women <2:20 1 <2:22 1 <2:24 6 <2:26 28 <2:28 49 <2:30 72 <2:32 94 <2:34 125 <2:36 156 <2:38 193 <2:40 222
Last Updated on 19 May 2019
Contributors: Mirko Jalava, Andy Milroy (2), Malcolm Heyworth, Paul Michiels (2), Frieda Michiels, Shigenobu Ota (14), Juraj Gasparovic (7), Francois Lorange (15), Yoon Kim (5)