The 2025 MindRun Festival is a healing-themed running festival that cares for both body and mind. MHARK (Mental Health Advancement for Refugees in Korea) is covering the registration fees for refugees and refugee-support volunteers, so more people can join without worrying about the cost.
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, 16 November 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. |
| Venue | Misa Motorboat Racing Park, 505 Misa-daero, Hanam, Gyeonggi-do |
| Who can join | Anyone (no age limit) |
| Course options | 5 km / 10 km (your choice) |
Programme
There is plenty to enjoy beyond running, making it a great day out with family or friends.
- Running (5 km / 10 km)
- B-boy competition
- Healing concert
- Meditation programme
- Sports-star autograph event
- Experience booths
- Food trucks
MHARK Registration Fee Support
MHARK will cover the registration fee for the first 50 applicants who are refugees or refugee-support volunteers.
- 5 km course: 55,000 KRW
- 10 km course: 60,000 KRW
Spots fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
Participation Gifts
Every registered participant will receive:
- Finisher medal
- Commemorative T-shirt
- Socks
- Snacks
First Time Running? No Problem
Please don’t worry if running is new to you.
- Both the 5 km and 10 km courses are suitable for beginners.
- You are welcome to walk whenever you need to.
- If you prefer not to run at all, you can still enjoy the festival by cheering from the sidelines, visiting the experience booths, or watching the performances.
How to Register
You can sign up as an individual or as a team.
- Individual entry
- Team of 3
- Team of 5
Please fill in the application form at the link below.
MHARK Registration Form (Korean)
You can also visit the official MindRun Festival website for more information: www.mindrun.co.kr
Getting to Misa Motorboat Racing Park
Address: 505 Misa-daero, Sinchang-dong, Hanam, Gyeonggi-do
By subway
- Line 5, Misa Station Exit 2 → Village bus No. 10 → Get off at Narul Library → About 5 minutes on foot
- Line 5, Cheonho Station Exit 6 → Bus No. 112-5 → Get off at Misari Motorboat Racing Park
- Line 8, Cheonho Station Exit 6 → Bus No. 112-5 → Get off at Misari Motorboat Racing Park
- Lines 5 & 8, Hanam Pungsan Station Exit 2 → About 15 minutes on foot
By bus
- Bus No. 112-5: board at Cheonho Intersection (Cheonho Station, Lines 5 & 8)
A paid car park is also available inside the park.
About MHARK
MHARK (Mental Health Advancement for Refugees in Korea) is a coalition working to promote the mental health of refugees living in Korea. Official website: mhark.org
Member organisations:
- Korean Society of Women’s Psychiatry
- APIL (공익법센터 어필), a Korean non-profit public interest law centre for migrants and refugees
- Refuge (피난처), a Korean non-profit providing shelter and support for refugees
- Seoul Migrant Women’s Center
- MAP (Migration to Asia Peace)
- Homo Inter
- UNHCR Korea (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Korea office)