This edition’s advertised period has ended. Below is the information published for 2026; it does not confirm that the event took place.
2026 Jinan Plateau Forest Festival. · 2026 · Historical listing
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- Dates
- Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026
- Place
- National Jinan Highland Forest Therapy Center, 473 Baekundong-ro, Baekun-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do Special Self-Governing Province.
- Admission at the time
- [Trail Running Entry Fees] - 6km: 30,000 won - 16km: 50,000 won (includes refreshments and t-shirt) [Experience Fee] - 10,000 won to 15,000 won per person (the foundation provides a 50% discount)
- Published hours at the time
- 10:00~18:00
- Facts last checked
- 2026-10-11
- First preserved here
- 2026-10-05

Published programme
The 2026 Jinan Plateau Forest Festival will be held from October 10th to 11th, 2026, in the area of the National Jinan Plateau Forest Therapy Center. It is a forest culture event organized by the National Forestry Administration, Jeollabuk-do Province, and Jinan County, with the National Jinan Plateau Forest Therapy Center and the Jeollabuk-do Cultural Tourism Foundation as the main organizers. The program consists of a non-competitive trail running event with 16km and 6km categories. The 16km course is 16.9km long, with an elevation gain of more than 1,071m, and the time limit is 6 hours. The 6km course is 6km long, with an elevation gain of more than 315m, and the time limit is 3 hours. Participants can enjoy trail running along with forest therapy, forest culture experiences, a local market, and hands-on activities. The event is planned to accommodate 500 participants each day.
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Image credits & terms
2026 Jinan Plateau Forest Festival.
Korea Tourism Organization · Type3